She was born on March 23, 1927 in Lewistown, Missouri the daughter of Wayne and Jewel Richmond Daughtery. She married Howard Bern on August 4, 1945 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1988.
Surviving are two daughters: Sherry (Dennis) Shea of Galesburg, Illinois and Sandy (Jeff) Spencer of Knoxville, Illinois; five grandchildren: Rick Klossing, Tim Klossing, James Bradford, Melissa Guthrie and David Bradford; six great grandchildren: Brenna Knott, Elizabeth Klossing, Brenden Guthrie, Kyle Bradford, Dalton Klossing, and Emily Klossing; one step-great granddaughter: Kelcey Bradford; one half-sister, Suzanne Manthe of Leavenworth, Kansas; and two nephews, J. D. and Ron Miles; one niece, Linda (George) Marjan; and one great nephew, Jimmy Miles. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Irene Miles.
She was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Galesburg, Illinois for over 60 years and taught Sunday school for over 32 years. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, baking cakes and cookies, and going to auctions. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She loved her dogs, Jake, Lexie, and Sadie.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg, Illinois. Rev. Dan Penn will officiate. In-lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Knoxville, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhomes.com
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