June 7 2023
Over 25 years ago Terri
Kerns (white shirt) and Lindy Myers (right) joined the
Communicator staff during the time that the Pentagon was
shutting down H E White Elem. Ms Myers passed away five
years ago. Now, sadly we report, Terri Kerns (Editor) who
retired to Georgia to be with her grandson, has passed
on. Terri was the level headed guiding force
that tried hard to keep the Ace Cub reporter in line.
Another outstanding leader for change
is gone. This is a sad day.
AW
From the Charleston Gazette:
TERESA WALLACE KERNS, "Terri", the first born of Keith & Diana Wallace lost her long battle with cancer and went home to be with her Lord and savior on Jan 6 2023. Terri was residing at her daughter's home in Leesburg, Georgia and was under Hospice care at her death. Terri grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. She later moved to Clay County and worked with the United States Post Office, Clay County Library and was editor of the Clay County Communicator for many years. Terri is survived by her daughter Samantha Sassone, son Josh Kerns, grandson Simon Sassone , son in law Salvator Sassone. Terri is also survived by her mother and father, Keith and Diana Wallace of Charleston West Virginia her sister and brother- in- law Sandra and Timothy Lynch also of Charleston, West Virginia. Terri was preceded in death by her late husband Donald Kerns. Special thanks to Hospice and the Sassone family for seeing to the comfort of Terri during her illness time.
A memorial service with family members will be held later as her remains will be returned to Charleston, West Virginia and interned in the Wallace cemetery.
And:
Teresa Wallace Kerns, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born June 5, 1957, in Charleston, WV, Teresa worked for several years as a LPN and loved caring for others. She enjoyed collecting pottery, and antiques, but most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson. She was of the Christian faith and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Survivors include her children, Samantha Sassone and Sal of Leesburg, and Josh Kerns of Charleston, W.V.; her parents, Keith Alton Wallace, and Diana Julia Strock Wallace of Charleston, W.V.; sisters, Sandra Lynch of Charleston, W.V., and her beloved grandson, Simon Sassone of Leesburg. The family is honoring Teresa’s wishes and all services will be private. Condolences and memories may be shared on Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home’s web site at josephwjones.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Kerns family.
AW
From the Charleston Gazette:
TERESA WALLACE KERNS, "Terri", the first born of Keith & Diana Wallace lost her long battle with cancer and went home to be with her Lord and savior on Jan 6 2023. Terri was residing at her daughter's home in Leesburg, Georgia and was under Hospice care at her death. Terri grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. She later moved to Clay County and worked with the United States Post Office, Clay County Library and was editor of the Clay County Communicator for many years. Terri is survived by her daughter Samantha Sassone, son Josh Kerns, grandson Simon Sassone , son in law Salvator Sassone. Terri is also survived by her mother and father, Keith and Diana Wallace of Charleston West Virginia her sister and brother- in- law Sandra and Timothy Lynch also of Charleston, West Virginia. Terri was preceded in death by her late husband Donald Kerns. Special thanks to Hospice and the Sassone family for seeing to the comfort of Terri during her illness time.
A memorial service with family members will be held later as her remains will be returned to Charleston, West Virginia and interned in the Wallace cemetery.
And:
Teresa Wallace Kerns, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born June 5, 1957, in Charleston, WV, Teresa worked for several years as a LPN and loved caring for others. She enjoyed collecting pottery, and antiques, but most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson. She was of the Christian faith and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Survivors include her children, Samantha Sassone and Sal of Leesburg, and Josh Kerns of Charleston, W.V.; her parents, Keith Alton Wallace, and Diana Julia Strock Wallace of Charleston, W.V.; sisters, Sandra Lynch of Charleston, W.V., and her beloved grandson, Simon Sassone of Leesburg. The family is honoring Teresa’s wishes and all services will be private. Condolences and memories may be shared on Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home’s web site at josephwjones.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Kerns family.