Verna Ellen Blodgett

Verna Ellen Blodgett, 91, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, May 18th, 2010, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington. Verna was born October 25, 1918, to Chauncy and Anna (Boosinger) Bacon in Patterson, Missouri. The Bacon family moved to Pawnee, Nebraska where Verna grew up and went to school. She was united in marriage to Marvin L. Blodgett on December 31, 1934, at Seneca, Kansas. Five children were blessed to this marriage: Kenneth, Marvin, Ronald, Jacklyn and Sharon. The couple lived most of their lives in the Lexington area. Verna had a heart for the elderly and spent many years helping to care for them in area rest homes. Many of those years were spent working at Westside Care Home. Verna loved to work in her garden, to cook, and was happiest when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Survivors include two sons: Kenneth L. (Susan) Blodgett of Elbert, Colorado Ronald L. (Cheryl) Blodgett of Litchfield, Nebraska Two daughters: Jacklyn J. (Ed) Robirds of Austin, Colorado Sharon K. (Don) Hite of Cozad, Nebraska One daughter-in-law: Paula Blodgett of Lexington, Nebraska Two sisters: Hazel Seachord and Goldie Harris both of Fairbury, Nebraska Fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Verna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin, on July 3, 1995, after 60 years of marriage; one son, Marvin, Jr.; one grandson, Rick; three brothers, Burr, Orville and Flem; and four sisters, Bessie, Violet, Dolly and Elsie. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington with Pastor Jeff Beavers officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Fire Department or the Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to the family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.