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Donna L. Kerns, 74, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born October 14, 1947 in Greenfield, Ohio. Donna was a graduate of McClain High School in Greenfield and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington.
She is survived by three sons, Robert (Tasha) Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio, Rex Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio, and Randy (Crystal) Kerns of Wilmington, Ohio; a stepson, Richie Kerns; sister, Ellen Campbell of Wilmington, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Kirsty, Alexander, Aiden, Blayke, Grant, Deanna, Kory, Cody, and Dalton; three great-grandchildren, Miah, Maezie, and Gavin; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her cat, Maggie.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Palmer; her mother, Pauline Bowen Palmer Speakman; and stepfather, Arnold Speakman.
The family will receive friend from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio followed by a funeral service at 12:00 Noon, Saturday. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Fayette County, Ohio.
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