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She was born September 6, 1930 in Fairview, a daughter of the late Manual and Mary Bell Patterson.
Catherine was a member of the Granville United Methodist Church. She held the position of lay-speaker, worked with the kitchen crew and always offered a helping hand. She cared for many elderly people in the community by visiting and catering to their needs.
She is survived by a son and spouse: Terry Kerns and Diana of Morgantown; a daughter and spouse: Charlotte Michael and Allen of Morgantown; two grandsons: James and John Kerns; and three great-grandchildren: Olivia, Allanah, and Landon.
Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Ervin "Dirt" Kerns; son: Ervin Lee Kerns and daughter: Cynthia Lynn Kerns.
The family would like to thanks Catherine's roommate at Morgantown Healthcare Center, Lois Jett for her concern and loving care she showed to our Mother.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in the memory of Catherine Kerns be made to Granville United Methodist Church (GUMC), P.O. Box 606, Granville, WV 26534.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road Westover, WV on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 4-7 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, September 11 ,2025 from 10 am until the funeral service begins at 11 am. Following the service, Catherine will be laid to rest at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
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