Novella Haddican Obituary (1936 - 2024)

Novella Genevieve (Parker) Haddican, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1936, in Flat Rock, Illinois to proud parents Herman and Lolitta Parker. She became a big sister to her lifelong best friend Nalina (Parker) Hickman four years later, and graduated from nearby Cisne High School in 1955. After relocating with her family to Haskell County, she met and married Merle Eugene Haddican in 1957. Together they built their forever home, brick by brick, and a family that was the cornerstone and legacy of her life. Novella loved spending time with her children, playing with her grandchildren, and family dinners and game nights. She was an avid reader, and could often be found gardening at her home. She also worked for 20 years at Satanta Grade School, where she got to see her granddaughter go to school. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Haddican and wife Connie of Kansas City, KS, and Gregory Haddican of Plains, KS; two grandchildren, Rebecca Haddican and husband Andrew Houston of Kansas City, MO, and Zach Haddican and wife Janeth of Plains, KS; and her rescue dog, Archie. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, father, mother, sister and two stillborn grandsons. Her family will remember Novella whenever they play the game aggravation, watch KU basketball, read a book or pull weeds from their garden, and in the many moments in between. A private family service will be held on November 13, 2024 with interment at Dudley Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to Alzheimer’s Association or Unleashed Pet Rescue in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, KS 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneralHome.com