Mrs. Mary Jo Dishman Severt

Mrs. Mary Jo Dishman Severt age 75, of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Severt was born in Jefferson, NC to Charles and Dorothy Collins Dishman. Mrs. Severt was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Earl Severt, three brothers, Harold Dishman, Gale Dishman, Earl Dishman, and sister, Effie Holman. She loved anything to do with the outdoors; her flowers, rainy days and sunny days and spending time with her puppy "Suzie", who by her side when she got her angel wings. In her eyes no animal was too big or too small to save.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Dave Adams. Burial will follow in Severt Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Severt is survived by: three sons, David Severt, Billy Severt and Cheyenne Severt all of Jefferson, three daughters, Debbie Miller of West Jefferson, Linda Roten and Ginger Escobedo both of Jefferson, sister, Clara Severt of Jefferson, two half sisters, Faye Burgess and Myrtle Lambert both of Jefferson also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews.

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. Severt's arrangements.