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Former Nebraska Humane Society president and CEO dies at 79

The Nebraska Humane Society is honoring the life and legacy of former president and CEO Judy Varner.

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The former president and CEO of the Nebraska Humane Society has died.The animal shelter is honoring her life and legacy.Officials said Judy Varner was a tireless advocate for animals and for the people who care for them.In 2018, the Nebraska Humane Society named the adoption and education center after her.Varner adopted her latest dog, Riley, from the shelter.The animal shelter is holding a celebration of life later this month.Varner was 79.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The former president and CEO of the Nebraska Humane Society has died.

The animal shelter is honoring her life and legacy.

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Officials said Judy Varner was a tireless advocate for animals and for the people who care for them.

In 2018, the Nebraska Humane Society named the adoption and education center after her.

Varner adopted her latest dog, Riley, from the shelter.

The animal shelter is holding a celebration of life later this month.

Varner was 79.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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