Bernice Louise Kerns

Bernice Louise Kerns, 68, of White Pine, Tennessee, died Wednesday morning, March 30, 2011 at 7:00 a.m at her home. She was born on December 26, 1942 in Panther, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Boyd and Zelma Mae McGuire Bailey. On June 11, 1971 she married Wayne Kerns who preceded her in death on May 27, 2002.



She is survived by her son; Kevin (Mary) Utt, daughter; Pam Utt, both of White Pine TN, four grandchildren; Kenneth (Jessica) Utt, Devin Swann, Justin "George" Mickels, Steven Lilly, three great-grandchildren; Kaleb, Mikayla, Triston, two sisters; Vunita (Richard) Stephens of Ohio, Faye (Ott) Trent of West Virginia, two brothers; Boyd (Joyce) Bailey Jr., Milton (Dawn) Bailey all of Ohio. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Clayton Wellman and Katrina Utt.



Bernice was a founding member of Frankfort Baptist Church, Frankfort. She also enjoyed selling handmade crafts for years at Dollywood.



Friends are invited to gather in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10am for a graveside service, with Cliff Rowe officiating. Friends may call in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, FRANKFORT on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 5 to 8pm.