She was born on March 29, 1929 in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the daughter of John and Opal Lindsey Ehrlich. Fern was one of three children.
As a longtime Newton, Kansas resident, she served as a Past District Aid, Past Worthey Matron, and was a 50 plus year member of the Newton Chapter #5, Order of Eastern Star.
Fern also spent time in Las Vegas, Nevada before settling in Alexander, Arkansas.
Survivors include her husband Donald Kimes; sons Raymond Keith Osborn of Lawton, Okla., Michael Osborn and wife Debbie of Wichita; daughter Kathy Dickerson of Conway, Ark.; grandsons Osric, Adam and Jared Osborn; and several great grandchildren.
Fern is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Jim Osborn; sister Lynn; and brother Gordon.
Private graveside services will be held at the Restlawn Garden of Memory in Newton, Ks.