Ruth Kerns

Passed 12/17/2017

Obituary For Ruth Kerns

Spartanburg, SC – Ruth Teamer Kerns, 85, of 373 Lake Forest Drive went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 17, 2017. Ruth was a native of Cherokee County, SC. Ruth was the daughter of John Teamer and Rose Anna Crawford Teamer and was the youngest of 14 children. Mrs. Kerns was the wife of Otis Kerns, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2014. Mrs. Kerns was a member of Cleveland Chapel Baptist Church; however, for the past few years she regularly attended Hardy Chapel Baptist Church until suffering a stroke on November 3, 2015. She was a member of the Southern Shops Sympathy Club for many years where she held the office of treasurer. Mrs. Kerns retired from Spartan Undies in 1994 after 36 years of service. Surviving to cherish fond and lasting memories are: her children, Odell (Claretta) Kerns of Duncan, SC, Brenda Lorene Kerns, Thomas Edward (Faye) Kerns, Greta Jane Kerns all of Spartanburg, SC, and Otis Samuel Kerns of Kew Gardens, NY; her grandchildren, Lynnell (Jackie) Lawson, Sean (Felicia) Kerns, Odell (Nakia) Kerns, Jr., Koretta (Derrick) Parker, Jessica Ruth (Chris) Minor, Derrick Pearson, Rachel Kerns and Dana Haywood; her ten great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends . Ruth was preceded in death by: her husband, Otis; daughter, Carissa Beth Kerns; her sisters, Willie Mae, Lucille, Gussie, Elizabeth and Irene; her brothers: Jerry, Andy Okee, Charlie, James, John Luther, Forest, Horace and Paul Dean. A Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Ruth Kerns will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church. The Reverend Henry E. Kerns will officiate. Interment will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC. Mrs. Kerns will lie in state from 12:00 noon until the hour of the service. The family will receive friends at the home.



Guest Book

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Dee and I were very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She will always be remembered for her smile, gentleness, and kind words. Greta and her siblings have been friends of mine since childhood, and we are praying for your comfort and peace in this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you.

- Nezzie Jeter

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I know you will miss her earthly presence, but can rejoice in knowing you will see her again in Heaven. Love to you and Claretta.

- Bonnie Harvey

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family' We love you all .May God comfort and give you peace. God Bless.

- Mike&Maudie Phillips

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, but you know where she is.

- Ray and Joyce Holland

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God to wrap His loving arms around you and rest in His presence.

- Francis & Ella Jane