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Jean Ervin Obituary
May 22, 1928 - January 4, 2023
Martha "Jean" Ervin, 94, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
She was born May 22, 1928, in Newton, to the late Hillary Edgar Herman and Sally Garris Herman. She graduated from Newton Conover High School in 1947 and was alumna of Davis Hospital School of Nursing - Gardner-Webb College. Jean was a member of Troutman United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member in the Women in Missions group. She volunteered as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 17 years and traveled to various countries on mission trips. She was also a member of the Troutman Garden Club. In her spare time she enjoyed camping in her R.V., gardening, needle work, crafts, reading and baking.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Jefferson Ervin; siblings, Marshall Herman, Thelma Herman Lee, Melvin Herman and Ralph Herman.
Jean is survived by children, Marcia Lindler and husband, Charles F. Lindler, T. Jeffrey Ervin and wife, Gail Stewart Ervin and Wanda C. Rakocy and husband, F. Joseph Rakocy; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at Troutman United Methodist Church.
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Teresia Gale
January 15, 2023
This past November I had the honor and privilege to have met Mrs. Ervin. She had a smile that not only lit up the room she in but the next two as well. I rejoice with the family that Mrs. Ervin is at home in the arms of our Lord but I grieve as well for the loss of a beautiful woman.
Linda Schade
January 11, 2023
Marcia, Jeff and Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Jean when I was growing up.
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