Sherry L. Kernes

August 30, 1954 - September 12, 2020

Sherry Lynn Kernes, 66 of Syracuse passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 12 at Upstate Hospital. Born in Syracuse to Vance Kenneth Gorke and Doris Filkins Gorke, she grew up in Marcellus and graduated from Marcellus High School in 1972. She worked for the National Grange Insurance until 1976 when she enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at several bases until 1985. She served in Syracuse Armed Services recruiting office before retiring from Air Force. She was predeceased by her father Vance in March of this year. Sherry is survived by two daughters; Kathy Kernes and Kelly (Michael) Kernes Haynes; her mother Doris Gorke; two sisters; Cindy Gorke Kitt and Linda Gorke Stanley; a brother Vance K. (Lisa) Gorke, Jr.; five grandchildren Clement Keith Stevens, III, Michael Haynes, Jr., Joshua Haynes, Kenneth Williams Kernes Smith and Jackson Long, Jr.; her fiancée James Sanders; and many nieces and nephews. Sherry had a big heart and adored her daughters and grandsons. Calling hours will be October 24th from 3 to 5 pm at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Private burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. Contributions may be made to the Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Rd., Chittenango, NY 13037. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com