Born in Texas, Fern spent 20 years as an army wife, 11 years as a Pastor's wife, and 11 years as a Missionary with the Home Mission Board in Alaska. She came to Somerville, TN and joined First Baptist in 2001. She has served as Senior Adult Department Secretary, WMU Director, substitute and SS Teacher, and has assisted in maintaining music for the choir. Fern also sings in the Sanctuary Choir and the Royal Heirs Choir. She has loved being a staff Part-time Office Worker since 2011.