Ruth Ann Nortley, age 77, of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at ProMedica Hickman Hospital. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on February 1, 1948, to the late Hershel and Eleanor (Harbough) Tuttle. After graduating high school, she attended college, attaining an Associate Degree. Ruth Ann worked as manager of Conklin Estates Apartments for approximately 15 years and was Co-Owner of Nortley Farms. She was also a member of the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving are her children, Shari (Aaron) Stiltner, Steven (Beth) Nortley, and Thomas (Laura) Nortley; five grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ricky (Mary) and Ron (Lexi) McAllister. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Harry and Eleanor McAllister; her father, Hershel Tuttle; brother, Harry McAllister; and a step-sister at birth, Mary Ann.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
The Anderson-Marry Funeral Home in Adrian is assisting the family with arrangements.