Marian (Ulmer) Carns, age 89, wife of the late Robert F. Carns, of Phoenixville, PA died early Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012 in the Parkhouse Providence Pointe, Upper Providence Township, PA. Born in Port Providence, PA, she was a daughter of the late Newton and Rena (Zaun) Ulmer. She attended school in Mont Clare and was a 1941graduate of the Phoenixville High School. She was a school teacher for the Phoenixville School District for over 25 years, retiring. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, where she also taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Christian Women's Club and the Phoenixville Senior Center.

Mrs. Carns is survived by two daughters, Anita Ullom, of Blandon, PA, Rita Connors, of Quarryville, two sons, Gary Carns, of Royersford, Richard Carns, of Phoenixville, one sister, Edith Miller, of Columbia, MD, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carns was pre-deceased by two sisters, Evelyn Phillips, Helen Raser, three brothers, Harvey Ulmer, Nevin Ulmer, Milward Ulmer.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, 865 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Friday morning, January 20, 2012 at 10:30AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Amy C. Smith. Burial will be in the Providence Mennonite Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:15 - 10:15AM Friday morning at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to the First United Methodist Church, 865 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com