Mrs. Ida Mae Burgess Severt age 86, of Jefferson, died on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Severt was born on June 17, 1924 in Ashe County. Mrs. Severt was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters and an infant daughter. Mrs. Severt enjoyed quilting and flowers. She attended Big Ridge Community Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Severt is survived by: her husband, Leonard Jackson Severt, one son, Jackson Leonard Severt of Charlotte, NC, one brother, Otto Burgess of Kannapolis, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.