 Born in 1880 in Pikalë in Hoti, she grew up and lived in an environment of Albanian highlander warriors with the local men having fought for the League of Prizren.Nora married Gjelosh Luli, son of Ded Gjon Luli.Amongst the highlander warriors were Gjok Luli, Gjergj Deda, Nik Gjelosh Luli, Lek Nishi, Mark Mirin, Mark Gjelosh Lula, Kol Miri, Lul Gjeloshi and Luk Gjeloshi and captain Gjelosh Luli, most who ended up dead or as "enemies of the people" during the Communist take over.