Our beloved Mother and Grandmother Noddy Early Tortice was born on June 16, 1928 and entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2008. She is survived by six daughters, Bettina, Lorinda, Elena, Juanita, Louise and Lorraine; twenty grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren; sister, Viola Pinal as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Noddy will be brought home for a one-night wake at her home west of the Whiteriver Lutheran Church at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Home services will be conducted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at her home as well. Interment will be in the Cooley Cemetery in Hondah.