Darlena Holly Sellers Kern, 91, passed away on October 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Darlena was born on July 10, 1932 in Kingsport, Tennessee to James and Minnie Sellers (nee Hatley). She graduated from Washington State College Academy. In her careers, Darlena was a savvy business woman. She worked many years as the head of the sales team at Centel Telephone Company in Las Vegas, Nevada before heading into a flourishing career in Real Estate in Las Vegas. Her passion and drive led to her excel in sales.
Darlena was devoted in her faith. She loved God and her place of worship began in the 9th Street Church in Downtown Las Vegas in 1975, until they merged and became CLC Christian Life Community Church many years later. She enjoyed taking trips to Israel to visit the Holy Land. She wrote many spiritual poems inspired by God. Darlena devoted her life to make sure that everyone in her family was prepared for Heaven.
Darlena had a heart of gold and a compassionate soul. She loved her family, friends, and almost everyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with her. Her charm could light up a room. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spent an abundance of wonderful times with them – they were the apple of her eye. She loved big family get-togethers. The Fourth of July was her favorite holiday, besides Christmas, because she loved her country and her birthday was July 10th. She grew up in Tennessee and loved the small town Fourth of July parades and activities of her childhood. Red, white & blue decorations adorned her festive home. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time in her cabin at Mt. Charleston as well.
Darlena is preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn R. Kern Sr; daughter, Donna Gail Kern Myers; mother, Minnie Hatley Sellers; father, James Earl Sellers; sister, Ellen Sellers Wagner; & her very best friend Lelia Smith.
She is survived by her sons, Glenn R. Kern Jr, & Michael "Steve" Steven Kern; daughters, Debra Ann Kern Dunaway & Darla Kay Kern (all of Las Vegas, NV); grandchildren, Jennifer Kern Hartong, Hilari Kern Alberto, Elizabeth Kern Johnson, Sarah Kern Helms, Darlena Kern Subashi, Taylor Myers, Ryan Myers, Laura Myers Marsdale, Stephanie Kern Connely, Krystal Kern Marshall, Jason Kern, Madison Kern Lampley, Sydney Kern, Kyle Kern, Nathan Dunaway, Danielle Dunaway, Natalie Dunaway, Desiree Dunaway Medick, Evan Privette, Eliska Privette Caldwell; and many, many great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life & Graduation to Glory service is being held at Palm Eastern Mortuary, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123. A visitation service will be on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM. A burial service will be held for her on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmeastern.com for the Kern family.
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