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Official Obituary of

Loretta Lynn Kershner

July 22, 1965 ~ December 16, 2022 (age 57) 57 Years Old
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Loretta Kershner Obituary

Loretta Lynn Gooden Kershner was born July 22, 1965 in Okarche, Oklahoma to Arthur Lee and Glenda Gooden. She departed this world on December 16th in Watonga, Oklahoma at the age of 57 to be with the Lord. 

Loretta was a beautiful woman and everyone that met her loved her. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. You never seen her without one of them with her. 

Loretta loved music, especially anything by Loretta Lynn, whom she was named after. She loved going to her children and grandchildrens sporting events. 

Loretta met Ross in 1999 and they have been together since.

She is survived by her husband Ross Whitaker of the home. 6 daughters: Amanda DeBaun of Watonga, Angela Kershner and partner Robyn of Watonga, Autumn Kershner of Fairview, Amy Kershner of Helena, Ashley Kershner of Moore, and Shelby Burch of Davis
3 sons Aaron Kershner of Union City, Austin Kershner and wife Chelsea of Oklahoma City, and Anthony Kershner of the home in Watonga. 19 grandchildren, 5 great grand children, a sister Eva Callis and husband Chuck of Watonga, and 2 brothers Clayton Gooden and wife Pam of Watonga and Robert Rose of Knoxville, Tennessee, and many other family members and friends

She was proceeded in death by her parents Arthur Lee and Glenda, her sister Lislie Gooden, and her baby twins Colby and Britney Whitaker. 

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
December 20, 2022

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Funeral Home
102 East 1st Street
Watonga, OK 73772

Celebration of Life
Wednesday
December 21, 2022

2:00 PM
Church Of The Nazarene
1412 E. Russworm Street
Watonga, OK 73772

Interment following funeral service
Wednesday
December 21, 2022

East Mount Pleasant
261001 East County Road 830
Watonga, OK 73772

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