Whitney Paige Kern

KERN, Whitney Paige, of Richmond, departed this life on September 10, 2023. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Ms. Kern attended Rumson-Fair Haven High School She followed in her father's footsteps and proceeded to the College of William and Mary, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in psychology in 1991. She went on to receive a Master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ms. Kern made her home in Richmond in 1991, and while she never forgot her New Jersey roots, loved the city of Richmond and was proud to call it home. She was extremely devoted to her work as a senior clinician with Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services, and was recognized as a leader in her field. Her compassion for others was a defining aspect of her life. A sister of Delta Gamma Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, she was well known for her fun-loving and outgoing nature. Ms. Kern was preceded in death by her parents, William George Kern Jr. and Nancy Engstrom Kern and her beloved life partner and husband, Rodney Dennis Mock. She leaves behind stepchildren, S. Andrew Mock (Valerie) of Chesterfield, Samantha Mock Hudson (Jeremy) of Ruther Glen, grandchildren Seth, Karly, Autumn and Paisleigh, special friend Daniel Evans and longtime friend Daniel Gibbs, as well as a host of other dear friends, sorority sisters and colleagues.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Richmond, VA 23230. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Communities in Schools of Chesterfield County.