Earlene Roche

View this Videotribute       Mrs. Earlene Church Roche, age 65 of Jefferson, NC died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mrs. Roche was born October 8, 1942 in Ashe County to the late Clint and Georgia Church.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Church and Rev. Rex Eldreth.  Burial will follow in the Stevens Community Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the service.   Mrs. Roche is survived by:   1 daughter:  Jenine Lewis of West Jefferson   1 son: Billy Church of West Jefferson   2 step-sons:  Chris Roche of Rutherforton and Pat Roche of Lincolnton   3 sisters: Linda Knight of North Wilkesboro, Brenda Morton of West Jefferson and Jackie Grubb of Fleetwood   3 brothers:  Jerry and A. C. Church both of West Jefferson and Rev. Jim Church of Conover   8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.   Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to:   The Gideons PO Box 993 West Jefferson, NC  28694   You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.   Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.