We are sad to announce that on April 7, 2024, at the age of 95, Iris Petitfils Kern (Metairie, Louisiana), born in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Earl George Petitfils and Amy Jackson Petitfils. She is survived by : her children, Lawrence "Larry" Kern (Judy) and Karen Kern Hermann; and her grandchildren, Shaun Christopher Kern (Holly), Ashley Elizabeth Kern (Kit), Hilmer Paul Hermann III (Crystal) and Andrew Thomas Hermann (Allison). She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Memories Funeral Home (4900 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that all donations be made in memory of Iris to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery