Funeral services for Lanell Annette Kern, 90, of Chickasha, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vaughn Wand officiating.
Lanell Annette Kern was born March 10, 1924 in Abilene, Texas to David A. Shackelford and Hattie H. (Harvey) Shackelford. She died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at her home in Chickasha.
She grew up and graduated high school in the Abilene, Texas area. She went to California and worked at an airplane factory as a welder during WWII. She also joined the Navy Waves in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1945. She married James Poke Kern on July 17, 1945 and he also was a Veteran from WWII and was in the Marines. They were married for around 55 years, until his death in July 2000.
Lanell was kindhearted, a precious, loving mother, and a devoted wife. She was a committed Christian, who prayed daily. She was Pentecostal Holiness and prior to becoming ill she attended The Lord Is There Church on 12th and Oregon in Chickahsa. She is known and loved by her family and friends as being a kind-hearted, loving, and caring person. Her favorite hobby was printing scriptures and giving them out to people. She also had a natural artistic ability.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James; both parents; brothers and sisters, Thelma, Howard, David ‘D.A.’, Wayne (who died as an infant), and Louis.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ruth Saunders of Chickasha; daughter and son-in-law, Geneva A. Kern Epperson and Bruce Epperson of Memphis Tennessee; granddaughter, Tiffanie Rich; two great-grandsons, Dalton Z. Allen and Dakota Marcum; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
She will be buried in Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, Oklahoma, next to her husband, under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
Jackson Family said:
We would like to express our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your hearts and minds during this difficult time.
( Isaiah 25:8)
Geneva said:
Jackson family, Thank you so much for your kind expression of sympathy,
Sincerely, Lanell’s daughter, Geneva
Geneva said:
My mother was a beautiful woman outside & inside. She will be missed and those words “I Love You” will be recalled often and her memories cherished every day until I see her again in heaven. She left me a great legacy by being a devoted Christian in both word & deed. She is worth much more honor than I am able to say in words. I loved her so deeply. I know she is with my daddy in heaven and is probably wondering why she didn’t get there sooner but we cherished our time with her here on earth…and God let us have here until it was her time to pass from death unto life eternal.
Wayne and Margaret Callahan said:
Geneve,
So sorry we could not attened your mother’s funeral. Thank you so much for sharing her obituary on line. We wish we could have known this amazing woman of God. She left such a profound legacy and testimony of her faith in Jesus. Now we understand, Geneva, why you are such a devout woman of faith in God. Your mother gave you a firm foundation of truth to build your life on. We extend our love and prayers to you and Bruce as you face the weeks and months to come. Certainly we do not have to tell you that the Holy Spirit is your Comforter and well never leave you nor forsake you all the days of your life.
Peace and blessings,
Wayne and Margaret
Oklahoma City, Ok.
Geneva said:
Wayne & Margaret,
Thank you for your kind & loving expression of sympathy and comforting words. I appreciate your prayers so very much.
Love,
Geneva
Richard Harvey said:
Dear GAnn,
Although I never personally met your mother; I could feel her spirit through you. As you are aware, your mother was my father’s 1st cousin. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. Will be looking forward to meeting her and so many others in Heaven. May God bless and keep you and yours.
Your Cousin,
Richard Harvey
Geneva said:
Richard,
I so appreciate your sympathy and taking time to post your thoughts. You are a kind & thoughtful cousin. Thank you…Love, Geneva
Bruce said:
I knew Lanelll for over 1/2 my life, and in all that time I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. For that matter, I have never heard her say a bad word. She loved everyone, and wished only the best for all. She will be missed by all who knew her; she was a devout Christian, and a wonderful mother-in-law.
Her son-in-law,
Bruce Epperson
Judy & Don said:
Although we never met Lanell, we treasure our friendship with Geneva & Bruce. I wish we could have met your sweet Mother and looking at the picture above it is easy to see from where Geneva gets her beauty. I believe she will look just like this in Heaven! May God strengthen your family’s hearts with HIS wonderful Love and Peace and continue to look unto HIM, the Author and Finisher of our faith.
Love,
Judy & Don Givens
Ocala, Florida
Geneva said:
Don& Judy,
Thank you for your sweet words and I too believe that she will be beautiful like she was in that picture. Her inner beauty excelled her outer even more!
love,
Geneva & Bruce
George and Patricia Manning said:
Geneva, although I haven’t seen your Mother and Father for more than forty years, well since I left for the Army in the 60’s, they have been on my mind several times over the years. I wish I had known your Mother still lived in Chickasha, I would have made a point to visit her. May God Bless and give you comfort.
Geneva said:
George & Patricia,
My sister Mary Ruth remembers you, George. She said we knew you when we were children. Thank you for taking time to make a comment. It is always nice to hear from friends from earlier years. God bless you too.
Geneva & Mary Ruth
Patti Young said:
To friends and family of Ms. Kern,
My heart goes out to each of you as I know her passing will bring wonderful memories of the mother, wife and dear friend that I was
not able to know. For that I am sorry as well as the grief that all of you
are now experiencing. My best friend and sister in the Lord, Geneva, is
the example of just who Ms. Kern, as you have expresed in your sentiments, kind, warm-hearted, loving and godly. I thank God for sharing Ms. Kern’s daughter with me. I pray that all of you will receive comfort and peace from the Lord during this time.
God Bless each one of you,
Patti Young
Geneva said:
Patti,
Thank you my very dear friend for your kinds words, it means alot to me for you to take time to comment.
love,
Geneva .