Ferne L. Haile, 93 of Paxton, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton Senior Living.

Private family services will be held with burial in Glen Cemetery, Paxton. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

Ferne was born December 14, 1926 in Bluford the daughter of Mark and Hallie Esmon Pepple. She married Arthur John Haile December 22, 1945 in Fairfield. He preceded her in death October 29, 2011.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol (Paul) Rawls of Brighton, Colorado; two sons, Eddie Haile of Paxton, Jerry (Cindy) Haile of Paxton; six grandchildren, Sonja (Jim) McKenzie, Marcus (Terri) Rawls, Stephen (Megan) Haile, Holly (Kurt) Boehle, John Haile, Michelle (James) Riggleman; six great grandchildren, Mason and Morgan Rawls, Kaitlyn McKenzie, Hallie Haile, Harper Haile and Isabella Riggleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a great granddaughter.

Ferne enjoyed flowers, gardening, camping, fishing, cooking and baking, especially cherry pies.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .