731Edith Jordan Gordon Kerns Obit
Patti Johnson - Dec 6, 2007
From The Morning Journal:
Lorain, Ohio
Edith Kerns
10/28/2007
ELYRIA -- Edith Kerns (nee Jordan), 95, of Elyria, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at her residence, following a brief illness.
She was born in Elkins, W.Va., on Feb. 17, 1912, and had resided in Elyria for many years.
She enjoyed caring for her dogs, cooking, canning food, gardening and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Robert C. Kerns; sons Gerald Gordon of Collins and Kenneth Gordon of Pennsylvania; sisters Louise, Kaye, Ruth Ann and Zula ''Sue;'' nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, the Rev. James Gordon; daughter, Helen Gordon: brothers Dale, Richard and Donald; sisters Opal and Ruby; and her parents Thadeus and Alice (nee Teter) Jordan.
Friends may call Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wyers Funeral Chapel, 2900 North Ridge Road, Sheffield Township. Services will be Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the North Murray Ridge Cemetery, Elyria.
Note: Elyria is in Lorain Co. Ohio.
Edith's first husband was Preston Lee Gordon, son of George L.
Daisy Belle (nee Coberly) Gordon
149Spouses/Children::
1. Gordon, _____
2. Kerns, Robert