Mrs. Edith Howell Bare

Mrs. Edith Howell Bare age 97, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Bare was born May 24, 1919 in Ashe County to Wiley and Hattie Alford Howell. Mrs. Bare was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry Lee Bare, daughter, Lucille McVey, son in law, J. C. Barker, daughter in law, Nellie Teaster Bare, sisters, Joyce Howell and Louise Howell and half brother, Joe Howell. Mrs. Bare was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her delicious Sunday dinners. She was a babysitter for many years and was special to a lot of children.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Guy Testerman. Burial will follow in Dixon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday prior to the service.

Mrs. Bare is survived by: Daughters, Betty Barker of Jefferson, Nancy Pugh and husband Bob of Crumpler and Sandy McGinnis and husband John of Jefferson, Son, Jerry Bare and wife Loretta of Jefferson, Son in law, Edward McVey of Jefferson, Half sisters, Wanda Shore, Virginia Barton, Rosalee StJohn and Barbara Richardson, half brother, John Howell, all of Jefferson, also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dixon Cemetery Fund, c/o Welcome Home Baptist Church, 4223 US Hwy. 221 N. Jefferson,NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Bare's arrangements.

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