JoAnn Kerner Obituary

KERNER, JoAnn, 50, of Tampa, passed away April 6, 2008. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister, as well as a loyal friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Robson, and her beloved pet, Millie. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her two daughers, Cassandra (Kent Oberle) Kerner and Kathryn (Sergio) Rios; mother, Audrey Robson; sister, Barbara (Ron) Murphy; brother and caregiver, Jack Foster; special friend, Dave Gitchel; three nieces, Holly, Hope and Maura; as well as many friends and neighbors. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon, with the funeral at noon, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Brewer and Sons South Tampa Chapel. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be graciously accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name. Brewer and Sons Funeral Home (813) 835-4991.

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Published by TBO.com on Apr. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for JoAnn Kerner

13 Entries

Michael Crosby

April 15, 2008

JoAnn,
My beloved friend which I will miss you in the coming days and nights. But I will always remember those good time we work, dance, played, bowled and party together. I love you like as sister and your children as I love mine. I hate that you had to leave us in this life but we will meet again in the next life where there is no pain and the road is paint in gold and the angles are around us for protection. In loving memories your other brother.

Kathy Martin

April 10, 2008

With fond remembrance of...the day you arrived at (the then) DCMA Clearwater in 1994; your yardsales; your friendship; your laughter; your energy and enthusiasm.
Kind condolences to the family.

Laura & Leyland LaPointe

April 8, 2008

JoAnn will be dearly missed and loved forever. We smile every time we think of her. Friends like her are few.
May she rest in peace.

Pam Daily

April 8, 2008

JoAnn,
What an inspiration you have been for all of us. Your smile and humor were always contagious. I will miss you my friend, and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Michelle Myhree

April 8, 2008

JoAnn was a beautiful, positive person who inspired everyone she met. I am so blessed to have been able to call her my friend. My prayers and thoughts are with all of her family.

Jimmy and Martha Delgado

April 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Jeanette Murphy

April 8, 2008

Joann you will be greatly missed, I will miss you, you were always a wonderful person and I know you are with the angels now. May God Bless your family in this difficult time.

Kristin Miller

April 8, 2008

You were a wonderful friend to my mom, Michele. We have so many joyous memories of you, you will be greatly missed by all of your friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and may God be with you.

Brook Shaffer

April 8, 2008

JoAnn,

Your sweet and giving soul, your fabulous sense of humor, your never-ending smiles, and your incredible strength are what I will remember most about you.

I'm sorry I can't make it to the services, but you know you're in my thoughts. There will be an oatmeal cookie toast coming your way tommorrow.

Thank you for being my friend...

Brook

Ken and Michele Swearingen

April 8, 2008

JoAnn brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget her!

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.

John Swofford

April 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for being my friend and providing me with so many great memories. My condolences to your family.

Lane Muller

April 8, 2008

My memories of JoAnn will be treasured forever. She was indeed an incredible friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy and Dean Antoniadis

April 8, 2008

We will miss you, our friend. Thank you for your love, inspiration and encouragement to keep living with cancer. We are sad you did not make it to Alaska to see the eagles and whales. Now you will soar with the eagles on a carpet of prayers and with angels. Be well, laugh, dance, and play volleyball again. You will live on in the memories of your friends and loved ones.

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