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Lena B. (Jardine) Berning, age 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center.
Lena was born January 25, 1937, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to David and Lena (Brydon) Jardine. Her husband, Alfred, proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. Lena retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 20+ years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and listening to music.
Lena is survived by her husband of 61 years, Alfred A. Berning, Jr; daughter, Angela Grace Jackson (Dave); sons, Alan D. Berning and Derek K. Berning; brother, David Jardine; grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather (Jacob), Erica, Travis (Destiny), Erin, Brianna, Sheri and Alishia; and great grandchildren, Jaxson, Liam, Levi, Addison, Braxton, Gabi, Korro, Everst, Emilee, Cameron, Madison, Robert, Landen, Ryleigh and Peyton.
Lena is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Raymond Alexander Berning and Eric Karl Berning; brother, Peter Jardine; sister, Helen Reid, granddaughter, Christian Brewer; and great granddaughter, Aubrey Jackson.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Pastor Tommy Epperson officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery
Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until time of service, Friday, January 10, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association at 50 91st Street #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
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