Carolyn Deanhardt Kernels, age 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home. Born August 14, 1941, in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Charles Melvin Deanhardt and Ellen Wilson Deanhardt. She was married for 58 years to Bobby Rae Kernels until his death in 2017. Carolyn was an excellent cook and loved to garden and work around the home. She was a member of Buford Street United Methodist Church in Gaffney where she and her husband lived for many years. She was very active in her church and enjoyed working with the youth and serving on the decorating committee. Carolyn and her husband loved to vacation at the beach and in Helen, GA. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, nana, and friend. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Porter (Scott) of Tampa, FL, Tammy Goins (Donald) of Gaffney, SC, Tracy Childers (Scott) of Little River, SC, and Wendi Drennon (Craig) of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Cyler Porter, Connor Porter, Adam Goins, Matthew Goins, Chase Childers, Cody Childers, Caid Drennon, Jovi Drennon, and Cara Drennon; and great grandson, Hunter Childers. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Cole Porter; brothers, Neal Deanhardt (Lenora), Rayford Deanhardt (Miriam), and Michael Deanhardt (Anita); and sister, Imogene D. Wilson (Jimmy). A cryptside service will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Veterans Mausoleum with Rev. Jim Johnston officiating. The family will receive friends at the home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Cryptside Service Friday, October 7, 2022 2:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park Veterans Mausoleum 2609 US-29 Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-225-1636