Jurlene Wanda Thorn, 84 of Spencer, WV peacefully passed away February 19, 2022 at Miletree in Spencer.

She was born November 19, 1937 in Stumptown, WV and was the daughter of the late Cleburn and Flara Kerby Gherke.

Jurlene had worked at Kellwood and was co-owner of B&J Market in Billings General Merchandise Store. Jurlene attended Two Runs Baptist Church and was ordained in Pastoral Care. Jurlene always liked to ask people, "Do you know my Jesus." For many years Jurlene and her husband Bill sang in a gospel quartet with Evelyn Board, Chester Hall and pianist, Lois Higgins. She enjoyed puzzles, playing Bingo and spending time with her family.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 65 years, William Thorn of Spencer; four children, Nancy Harper (Mikel) of Mt. Nebo, WV, Jeffrey Thorn (LouAnn) of Palestine, WV, Elizabeth McDonald (Stephen) of Spencer, WV and James Thorn (Tiffany) of Culloden, WV; five siblings, Eugene Gherke (Joann) of Delaware, Pauline VanHorn of Pocatalico, WV, Radene Kuhl (Bill) of Walker, WV, Lorene Hathaway (David) of Elkview, WV and Arlene Kay Smith (Russell) of Boaz, WV; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Ardene and Marge Gherke and brother-in-law, Ardith VanHorn.

Services will be 1:00 PM ~ Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, WV with Pastor Leary VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow at Two Runs Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com