Fern "Vern" Messina Fink

(86) of Tennessee formerly of Xenia passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Berle Edens, loving husband Richard Fink Sr., and son Richard Fink Jr. Grandchildren Nathaniel Stroud and Jeremy Dailey.

Brothers: Barney Edens, Darrell (Joan) Edens, and Garland Edens. Her survivors include Brothers: BT Edens and Dexter (Tootsie) Edens, Sister-in-laws DeAnna and Mary, and cousin Alta Whittle. Sons: Timothy (Lek) Fink, Daniel (Margaret) Fink, Russell Fink, and Daughter-in-law Marcia Fink. Grandchildren: Richard III "Doug" (Melina) Fink, Amanda Fink, Leslie Dailey, Aaron Michael Fink, Kirsti Bradley, Travis DeWitt, Michael Dornbusch, Kaylee (Justin) Dixon, and Arin Fink. Great Grandchildren: Maya Fink, Kylan Walker, Saphira Stroud, Alissa Fink, Benjamin Hobson, and Easton Dixon. She is also survived by countless nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

She was loved by many and almost always known as "Grandma Fern"

Fern will be remembered for her loving soul, caring demeanor, her devotion to her family, and lastly her green thumb.

The family would like to give a special thank you to UT Hospice Center!

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the: Dementia Society of America. Private services will be held by the family in St. Brigid Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.