Shirley Maxine Kerns, 73, of Jamestown, KY passed from this life on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was born July 30, 1950 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Elmer and Fadra Russell Conner.
She married Lindsey Kerns upon his return from Vietnam on July 6, 1968 in Jamestown, Tennessee. There were two children born to their union.
Shirley loved to travel and sightsee, the “wheels had to be turning”. Her favorite direction to travel was west, from the mountains to the San Francisco Bay. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan and loved George Jones. She had a smile that would light up a room and a laugh that would warm your heart. To know Shirley was to love her.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband of 55 years: Lindsey Kerns
1 son: Jeffery Lynn Kerns (Lisa) of Jamestown
1 daughter: Angela Faye Jones (Jimmy) of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Dillon Downey of Somerset, Michael Kerns of Jamestown, and Cory Jones of Russell Springs
3 great-grandchildren: Aiden Downey, Emery Downey and Easton Downey
Special nieces: Ronette Wilson and Rebecca Bounds of Russell Springs and Teresa Ludwick of Winchester, Indiana
Many, many friends
Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Cletha Conner, Clifton Conner and Arnold Conner; and a sister, Bessie Hudson.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Hood officiating
Interment: Jamestown City Cemetery
Pallbearers: Jimmy Jones, Cory Jones, David Kerns, Chris Kerns, Dillon Downey and Aiden Downey
Visitation: Monday, November 13, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.mCT and Tuesday after 7:30amCT
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
