Mary Eldreth

Mrs. Mary Lea Severt Eldreth, age 83 of Lenoir, NC, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Caldwell Hospice & Pallative Care.  Mrs. Eldreth was born December 26, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Joe and Bonnie Bare Severt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by: daughter, Patricia Eldreth and granddaughter, Kimberly Hardin. The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, July 9, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow in Orion Baptist Church Cemetery by Brother Ralph Smith. Mrs. Eldreth is survived by: Her husband:  Vance Eldreth 3 sons:  Benny Severt of Jefferson, Bill Severt of Lenoir & Tony Severt of Hudson 2 daughters:  Tammy Eldreth of Morganton & Janet Hart of Jefferson One sister: Polly Combs of Wilkesboro 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.