Cindy Kernea Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cindy Kernea of Gainesboro, Tennessee, born in Oakdale, Tennessee, who passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Cindy has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Dicken and Rose Dicken; and her son Nathan Kernea. She is survived by: her significant other Jerry McLerran of Gainesboro, TN; and her stepchildren, Shannon Braber (Ryan) of Glasgow, KY and Chris Kernea of Atlanta, GA..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. (2131 S Grundy Quarles Hwy, Gainesboro, TN 38562). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home (2131 S Grundy Quarles Hwy, Gainesboro, TN 38562).
Memorial donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.
