On Monday, June 19, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Richard N. Kern, Sr.; mother of Robert, Joseph, Constance, John, Eric and the late Richard, Jr. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Sister of Jack, Bob, Mike, and the late Bill Mitchell. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), On Monday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory, may be made to the American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.