Anna M. Kernan, age 73, of Elmer died
early Sunday morning, July 2, 2006 at home with her family by her side.
She had been in declining health for the past two years.
Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of
the late Harold and Maude Holton Garrison she was the wife of George O.
Kernan. She had been an Elmer resident for 51 years and prior to that
had lived in Bridgeton.
Mrs. Kernan was a homemaker and
enjoyed cooking and entertaining her family. She also enjoyed country
music and dancing with her husband. She was a member of the Bridgeton
High School Class of 1950 and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Deerfield Elks
Lodge. A loving grandmother, she always went out of her way to put
others first. Mr. and Mrs. Kernan shared their 53rd wedding anniversary
on this past June 6th.
In addition to her devoted husband of
53 years, George, she is survived and will be deeply missed by her
children, Marsha Stefano and her husband Joe of Millville and Brian
Kernan and his wife Karen of Ferrell. Also surviving are a brother, John
Garrison and his wife Ann of Upper Deerfield Township and two
grandchildren, Erica Lamond and Zachary Kernan. She was predeceased by a
sister, Dorothy M. Craner.
Funeral services will be held at the
PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway # 77, Upper Deerfield Township
on Thursday afternoon, July 6th at 2:30 p.m.
Burial will take place at Laurel Lawn
Cemetery in Upper Deerfield Township.
Friends may call on Thursday from
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in Mrs. Kernan’s
memory be made to HospiceCare of South Jersey, 2848 South Delsea Drive,
Vineland, NJ 08360.
Written condolences may be sent to
the family through the funeral home website at
www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
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