Mrs. Gertha Arlia Kearns Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Gertha Arlia Kearns

Mrs. Gertha Thompson Kearns, 94, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Greenhaven Health and Rehabilitation of Greensboro. She was born May 28, 1925 in Mecklenburg County to the late Christopher and Viola Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband of over seventy years, Rev. Ira H. Kearns.

Gertha attended school in Mecklenburg County and she retired from Alma Desk Furniture Company in High Point. Until her health declined, she was an active member of First Baptist Church in Trinity.

She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Iris Burris of High Point, NC, Bobbie Reddick of Durham, NC and Carolyn Littlejohn of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Charles Thompson of San Diego, CA; one sister-in-law, Sarah Thompson of Trinity, NC; six grandchildren, eighteen great -grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends of who are too many to name.

A private funeral service will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mrs. Kearns will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday April 19, 2020.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Kearns family, my condolences on your loss. I visited with Miss Gertha a couple of times over the last three or four years when I was in town to see my family and we shared many laughs and memories. I can still hear her beautiful voice and laughter. I know the loss of a loved one is always hard but even more so in these difficult times when it is so hard to observe traditional rituals. My sympathies to you all. Fondly Chris (Conner) Levin (daughter of Lib & BobConner and granddaughter of Pearl & Edgar Hatcher)

I had the privilege of meeting your precious mother through Reverend Kearns year ago when he served as a hospital volunteer and he was amazing. I recall your mother having such a sweet,sweet spirit. May your precious memories be a constant source of comfort. Annie Riddick

Tears of joy for my angel. What a blessing she was to me. Latonja Martin

You will be miss Mrs.Gertha. The way you praised God will stay with me for the rest of my life showing us all at church that GOD is worthy to be praised. Now you can do your heavenly praise! God bless you family as I know she will be missed. Pat Hayes