Dolores Wharton Kerns, 88, died on November 26, 2022, at her home in Gloucester, VA, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Richmond, VA and was the daughter of the late James T. and Marquette Morano Wharton. She was retired as a manager of a beauty salon in Williamsburg and was a member of Ware Episcopal Church in Gloucester.

She had six children and ten grandchildren: Charles Kerns, Jr. and wife Gail of Gloucester (Josh and Megan); Deborah Kerns-Anderson of Gloucester (Sean, Chase and Lee); Vernon Kerns, Ill of Mathews (Vernon IV); Norma Jean Kerns Edwards and husband Bruce of White Stone (Brooke, Whitney and Hunter); the late Thomas Kerns of Gloucester (Ford); and John Kerns of Gloucester; and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Gwendolyn Thrift of

Georgia and her brother James T. Wharton, Jr. of Florida.

Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, VA, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester, VA.