Clara D. Kerns
Clara Delaplaine Kerns, 98, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, December 25, 2010, in a local nursing facility.
Mrs. Kerns was born in 1912, in Hoy, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Asa P. and Virginia Delaplaine. She was employed in the Credit Department of Montgomery Wards, and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Kerns was very active as a volunteer at Winchester Medical Center for many years.
Her husband, Robert Kenneth Kerns, preceded her in death in 1989.
Surviving is her son, Ronald Kenneth Kerns, of Belfair, Washington; one granddaughter, Lynne Abbay, several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
A Memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, with John Ward Sr. officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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