Helen Irene Herne, age 79 of West Jefferson, NC died Monday, June 16, 2003 at the Watauga Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Herne was born March 26, 1924 in Ashe County to the late Hobert and Hazel Tucker. In addition to her parents, her husband, Thomas Kenneth Herne preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 19th at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ted Reynolds and Rev. Dan Hess will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tucker Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 till 9:00 PM,
Wednesday, June 18th at Badger Funeral Home.
Mrs. Herne is survived by:
Two sons: Scott Herne of West Jefferson and Jerry Sutherland of Boone, NC
Two daughters: Becky Perry of Crumpler and Pam Cox of Elkin, NC
Brother: Charles Ruphard of Jefferson
Sister: June Little of Akins, VA
7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive
You may email condolence to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.