Nora Hodges

September 1, 1938 – February 25, 2026

Nora Faye Julian Hodges, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Born on September 1, 1938, and raised in Knoxville, Nora was a proud graduate of Young High School, Class of 1956.

A woman of deep and abiding faith, Nora was a lifelong member of Forest Grove Free Will Baptist Church and spent the last twenty years worshipping at Southside Baptist Church. Her gentle spirit and warm heart made her a cherished friend to so many, and her beautiful love of gardening — tending to life and growth with quiet dedication — will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Nora was preceded in death by her beloved husband, C.A. Hodges; her infant daughter, Robin Faye; her parents, Roy and Pauline Julian; and seven brothers and sisters, Edna, Clyde, Wilma, Billy, Earl, Henry, and Jack.

She is survived by her son, Eddie (Sharon) Hodges; her daughter, Jeanna (Darryl) Ross; her grandchildren, Jacob Hodges, Jaden Howard (Cainan), and Hunter Ross; her great-grandchild, Valley June Howard; and her special niece, Marie Holder.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the 11th floor at UT Medical Center, UT Palliative/Hospice Care and to Sacred Ground Hospice for the loving and compassionate care given to their mother during this time.

Friends and family will gather for graveside services at Forest Grove Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at 3 PM. Services will be officiated by Pastor Luke Wilkerson and Pastor Clarence Gresham.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Sacred Ground Hospice in Nora's memory.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Hodges family at www.berryfuneralhome.com