Andrea Gale (Bailey) Kern, 66, of Springville, was called home to her Savior in the presence of her loving family on Monday, April 8 at 7:57 p.m. Born January 28, 1958, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Rodney and Mary (Deckard) Bailey of Bedford. She married Rick J. Kern on July 11, 1980. Andrea retired from Kroger and attended Grace Community Church. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her family and church community as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.Andrea is survived by her husband of 43 years, Rick of Springville; mother, Mary Bailey; children, Andy (Sarah) Kern of Slinger, WI., and Derek (Kayla) Kern of Bedford; 8 grandchildren, Silas, Lucas, Chloe, Julia, Josiah, Matthias, Hannah of Slinger, WI., and Barrett Kern; brothers, Kevin Bailey (fianc Jill A. Deckard) and Jeff Bailey (significant other Vickie Guthrie); and sisters, Yvonne Tincher and Michelle Bailey, all of Bedford. Her father Rodney preceded her in death.A funeral service will be held on April 13, 2024, at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with her son Pastor Andy Kern officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., and the formal service will commence at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Springville Christian Cemetery.The family would like to thank the staff of Hoosier Uplands, Majestic Care and IU Health Bedford for their compassion, guidance, and comfort. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made in honor of Andrea to the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com. Visitation Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 PM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433