Trula "Janette" Kerns

Trula “Janette” Kerns, 86, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13, 2015. Janette is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Thomas “T.M” Kerns; daughter, Trula Kerns; great grandson, Camden Haun; and sister, Charlotte Thunberg. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Brenda Kerns; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Terry Peters all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tiffany and husband Daniel Finley, Rosie Smith and long time boyfriend Chase McDaniel, Kristin and husband Greg Haun, Misty Peters, all of Knoxville, Danielle and husband Josh Parks of Lafollette, and Austen and wife Sarah Peters, of New Tazewell; great grandchildren, Camryn Finley, Conner Haun, Katherine Haun, Kayleigh Haun, and Dylan Parks. The family would like to thank special caregivers Patsy White and Jan Sumter and special niece Frances Thunberg for all the love and care they gave to Mamaw. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Janette’s honor to the Union County Animal Shelter or local charity of your choice. Family will receive friends 5-7PM Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, with memorial service to follow, Gloria Mencer officiating.