Kathleen Brown Nordan, age 88 of Pittsboro, NC passed away on Sunday (3/15/2026) at UNC Hillsborough Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in Lee County on August 10,1937, daughter of Edward Lee Brown and Alma B. Brown. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lee Jackson Brown.

Kathleen was a member of Pittsboro United Methodist Church. She loved to garden (often being told she had two green thumbs), sew and do needle work and often shared her handiwork with others.  She loved to go fishing at the beach and local ponds. She was an avid reader and enjoyed the simple things in life.  Most of all she loved and was very proud of her family.

A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Kathleen is survived by her husband, James Watson Nordan of the home, and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Two daughters; Connie Nordan Cameron (Jeff) of Sanford and Kay Nordan Farrell (Curt) of Chapel Hill. Four sisters; Barbara Parrish (Ray), Lou Ella "Lucy" Wilson (Tommy),Elaine Byrd (Richard) and Lisa Puckett (Wade) all of Sanford. One brother Dan Brown of Sanford; she was affectionately known as Grandma "Toot" to four grandchildren, Ashley Punte, Duncan Cameron, Ace Farrell, and Skyler Mansfield and four great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday (3/19/2026) at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Pittsboro Fire Department P.O. Box 573, Pittsboro, NC 27312 , In memory of Kathleen Nordan, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home Broadway, Inc. Online condolences can be made to www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com