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Bernice Kea Obituary

Bernice Tynes Kea WINDSOR - On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, God called His beloved angel Bernice home to rest. She was born Oct. 2, 1927, to the late Lillian Wilkerson Tynes and John Franklin Tynes Sr. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Bernice leaves to cherish her memory two dedicated sons, Howard P. Kea and Morris B. Kea, both of Windsor; and a loving granddaughter raised as a daughter, Valeria Kea-Edwards (Brian) of Charlotte, N.C.; three sisters; four brothers; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Eldridge Lucas III officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shivers Funeral Chapel, (757) 357-9500, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 20, 2009.

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Catherine Lee

November 21, 2009

To MR.Howard Kea and Family
I am truly sorry to hear of the lost of your mom.I pray as the days go and come you will gain strength in knowing she is now with God. No more pain, no more worries.She has completed her task. Comfort each other and love each other as she loved you. God Bless.

November 21, 2009

Pernell,Morris and family,
I am sorry to hear of your recent lost;
I am sending my symphathy. I am in Kentucky visiting my daughter. Love you all.

Roxie Young, Smithfield, Va

Rev. James "J.W." Johnson, II

November 21, 2009

Valerie, you know Mrs. Kea meant so much to me! The last few weeks I have been trying to figure out how to reach her. I have many memories to carry with me through life. I have never met a more blessed woman. God bless you and the rest of your family. Thank you for sharing her.

daisy young

November 20, 2009

miss bernice I will miss you deeply and heaven has gotten it's a really great angel because you were such a wonderful lady here on earth and you always had a smile on your face,that's my memory of you that huge smile you always had on your face for everyone you met.may god keep you at his right hand always.

gloria cooper

November 20, 2009

Miss Berniece-or granny as I've always heard you to called.you were always such a calming influence on so manu people even my self and you will be sorrly missed.

Jim Kyriazis

November 20, 2009

To Pernell & Family -
I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely - Jim Kyriazis

James NICK & Lori Davis

November 20, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Charmaine Kea-Bailey

November 20, 2009

We do not lose the ones we love; they only go before, where there is everlasting life. Where sorrow is no more and peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love, God takes them in His care.

"Granny, you will be forever missed and loved. You will always remain in my heart!"

Your loving granddaughter, Ne-Ne

Evelyn Willis

November 20, 2009

Mrs. Kea was a wonderful person. Hold on to your memories and she will live on in your hearts forever. My heart and sympathy is with you and your family.

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