Sally Siggins Kern

Sally was born on April 20, 1939, in Warren, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late David Henry Siggins and Patricia (Lavery) Siggins. Sally was proceeded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul B. Kern, Jr. She is survived by her children, Paul (Rocky) B. Kern, III (Ann) of Potomac, Maryland and daughter, Kelly Kern Stohlman (Mark), of Cary North Carolina, her five grandchildren, Tyler Stohlman, Sarah Kern, Shannon Stohlman, Paul Kern and Gordon Kern. She is also survived by her siblings, D. Hugh Siggins (Penny), Jeffrey P. Siggins and Jill Siggins Schumacher (Greg).

Sally attended Eisenhower High School in Pennsylvania, and University of Maryland. After attending Maryland, Sally moved to Capitol Hill to work for U.S. Representative Leon Gavin. While working on the Hill, Sally met her future husband Paul, who was also living on the Hill while working for Naval Intelligence.

Sally grew up an accomplished athlete and equestrian. She was a Cleveland sports fan and loved her adopted Washington teams having a strong knowledge of most sports. “Jim Brown is the greatest running back, period.” Her love of sports was passed down to her children and grandchildren and it seemed that Gammy never missed a game or important event. While being competitive was important, good sportsmanship was a must. Respect your opponent and the game.” Many life lessons were passed down on the golf course and tennis court.

In later years, she was able to rekindle her love of horses. Sally and Paul raised and trained Grand Prix show jumpers rising to highest levels of the sport. In the mid 1990’s Sally served on the Board of Directors for the International Horse Show based in Washington, DC.

Her family and friends will remember her authenticity, grace and kindness. Her grandchildren, many nieces and nephews were each blessed with her love and attention. Her gift was that each person thought that they were Sally’s favorite.

A memorial service celebrating Sally’s life will be held on Friday, November 5, at 1:30 pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, NC. The service will be live streamed through Brown-Wynne's website. Sally will be interred with her husband at Raleigh Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC. A reception to follow services.

Donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society: https://support.bestfriends.org