Mary Sheets Absher

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sheets Absher age 81, of Jefferson, NC died on Friday, March 30, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Absher was born on October 11, 1930 in Ashe County, NC to the late Rufus Alonzo and Sue Crepps Sheets. In addition to her parents Mrs. Absher was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kenneth Absher, brother, Jack Sheets and sister, Clara Cobb. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Absher enjoyed working in her flowers, feeding the birds, canning and cooking. She loved her church family and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Big Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church.  Mrs. Absher is survived by: one daughter, Becky Absher of Jefferson, NC, one son, Joe David Coldiron of Jefferson, NC, one brother, Jerry Sheets of Jefferson, NC also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or , American Cancer Society Relay for Life c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Drive Sparta, NC 28675. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Absher's arrangements.