ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: KERN, MARY G. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Friday, August 26, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= KERN, MARY G. March 27, 1923 - August 26, 2016 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1608.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Mary Grabner Kern passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born on Tuesday, March 27, 1923 to Laura Helene and Fredrick Corning Grabner and was a resident of Covington since 1976. A native of Pittsburg, PA, her family moved to New Orleans in 1931. She was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School's Class of 1941 and attended Newcomb College. The beloved wife of Henry "Jack" Kern, Jr. for 53 years, she is survived by one daughter - Helen K. Rogers (William Hardie); and one son - Henry “Johnny” Kern III (Dianna); seven grandchildren - Catherine, Joshua and Monique, Victoria "Tori", Ashley, Holly and Emily; and two great grandchildren. Isaac and Ava, her parents preceded her in death. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433. Visiting hours on Wednesday will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington, LA will immediately follow mass. The family is forever indebted to Shawanda Dove for all she sacrificed in her care of Mary and the entire Kern Family during this recent illness. Also, the Kerns would like to express heartfelt appreciation for the care provided by the doctors, nurses and medical staff at Interim Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interim Hospice ===================