Kathleen

Kernells

Kathleen Louise Kernells, age 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House. 

Born June 17, 1936, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Harris and Docia Rouda Stukes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fred Kernells, Sr.; and siblings, Napoleon Stukes, Theodore Stukes, Lindbergh Stukes, and Hindenberg Stukes. 

Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devout Christian and member of Concord Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading Christian novels and she would read her Bible out loud every night. She enjoyed shopping and loved to bake cakes for others; she was famous for her German chocolate cake. Kathleen received great joy from her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She is survived by her son, Thomas F. Kernells, Jr. (Alvie); daughters, Christie Leigh Kernells and Angela Lynn Leopard (Thomas); grandchildren, Kendrick James Leopard (Gabrielle), Thomas Hunter Leopard, Amy Marie Wilson, and Nick Wilson (Jaime); and 5 great grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm at New Silver Brook Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. 

The family will be at the home of her son Freddie Kernells, 104 Wyndham Dr., Anderson, SC 29621.

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