Marilyn Yvonne Kershner
Marilyn Yvonne Kershner, age 85, a longtime resident of San Leon, Texas, passed from this life on March 17, 2026, in League City, Texas. She was born on April 5, 1940, in Houston, Texas, to Charles Michel Font and Mary Lee Murray Font. Marilyn was one of six siblings.
Yvonne was an industrious and dedicated woman whose strong work ethic shaped a successful and varied career. She began as a hairdresser before moving into apartment management in the Houston area. Later, she earned her real estate license and built a respected career selling property throughout the San Leon, Bacliff, and Bayview communities for many years.
Giving back to her community was very important to Yvonne. She devoted countless hours volunteering with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Above all, she treasured her role as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and loyal friend.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Kershner; her parents; her sister, Rosette Font; and her brother, Michel Font. Yvonne leaves behind a family who will cherish her memory: daughters Pebbles Teare and husband Josh, and Michelle Thomason and husband Paul; stepdaughters Terri Jones and husband Dan, and Karen Augustine; son Jimmy Shirley and wife Tasha; stepsons Richard Kershner and wife Christine, and Randy Kershner and wife Terry; sisters Patricia Pirtle, Paulette Walker and husband Don, and Charlotte Sullivan and husband Joe; eighteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and countless extended family members and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will immediately follow at San Leon Cemetery in San Leon, Texas.
Following the graveside service, family and friends are warmly invited to gather for lunch and fellowship at the Loring Warehouse, 2565 Broadway Street, San Leon, Texas 77539.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Ryan English, Jaden Teare, Blaine Teare, Danny Allen, Paul Thomason, and Josh Teare.
Rest in Peace Yvonne and Deepest Sympathy to your children and grandchildren.
Pebbles and Michelle,
I’m sitting here at a complete loss and just feeling so heavy about your mom. I’ve known Yvonne my entire life, and I’ve known both of you just as long. She really was the quintessential mother—not just to you guys, but to every kid who ever needed a ride to school or a hand with anything. She was so outgoing and just didn’t let anyone fall through the cracks.
Some of my favorite memories are just talking to her on the phone and hearing her say, “If you’re swinging through Grand Avenue, come on by Bob Rowland.” I can still see us sitting on that little bench out front, just catching up for a few minutes.
She was a true Steel Magnolia—a diamond in the rough with a heart of gold. Her dedication to the Chamber and the whole community was something else. It really weighs on me that I can’t get away from my job to be there for the funeral, but please know I’m thinking of you both. She was like a mother to everyone she knew, and she’s going to be so missed.
Extending Hugs as big as Texas and her heart!
Jeremy
As i was passing by Yvonne’s home this evening the 30th taking my little dog for a ride i wondered where she has been. i got home and looked on the internet only to find her passing. This is Tom and my wife is Patti and we
owned the building on Grand where Yvonne sold real estate – Yvonne and I had many long talks in that building ALWAYS LAUGHING ALWAYS CUTTIN IT UP- Patti and i are both extremely sad hearing of this- She ALWAYS spoke of her daughters Pebbles and Michelle and her grandchildren with highest regards/ I haven’t seen her for a year or so BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SMILE AND HER ABILITY TO SAY THE THINGS WE ALL WERE “THINKING” At THE TIME -YVONNE NEVER HELD BACK!!!!!!! We will
miss you greatly……