Elnore B. Kerner, age 89, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home in Lima under the caring hands of St. Rita’s Hospice while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born September 25, 1928 in New Tazewell, TN to the late Herman and Ethel (Whitaker) Brooks.
Elnore loved being in the company of her family and friends. Her outgoing personality served her community well throughout her many years waiting on the customers at multiple local eateries and clubs. She valued faith, family and friends with a servant’s heart and a mother’s love.
Elnore will be deeply missed by her husband, Richard L. Kerner; daughter, Sue (Randy) Jamison; sons, E. Dean Hurst and Ray (Sue) Hurst; 17 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; stepchildren and grandchildren; along with a host of cherished relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Elnore was preceded in death by husband, Forest W. Feathers; son, George Michael Hurst; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hurst; grandson, Eddie Dean Hurst, Jr.; and siblings, Eck Brooks, Eze Brooks and Elease Brady.
Visitation will be 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME, 506 N. Cable Road in Lima. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Brock officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos. Memorial contributions in Elnore’s honor are suggested to American Diabetes Association through their website www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com
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