Bernice Edwards Obituary

Bernice E. Edwards PORTSMOUTH - Bernice Eileen Edwards, 70, of the 200 block of Ashburn Road, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 2, 1940 in Princeton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emma Hughes. Bernice retired from the Virginia Dept. of Transportation at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel with more than 32 years of service. Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Kimberly Beaver and Karen Smith; two sisters, Alice Burnette and husband Paul and Peggy Gillenwater; a brother, Gordon L. Hughes and wife Barbara; a grandson, Shane Mintz; several loving nieces, nephews, and extended family in West Virginia; a host of loving and caring friends. The family will receive friends today, Sept. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. A memorial service and burial of her cremains will be held in West Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "VSPA Emergency Relief Fund," 6944 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23225, in memory of Bernice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.Sturtevant FuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernice Edwards

12 Entries

Frances Arnold

August 26, 2020

As much today as twenty years ago, can't help but smile when thinking of my friend. Would love to hear " What You UP Too?" Fran Murray Arnold

Barbara & Dave Crockett

August 25, 2019

Bernice was a lovely friend. We were saddened to learn of her passing. She was a great schoolmate, neighbor, daughter, mother, and grandmother. We remember her fondly.

Mary Lampkin

September 3, 2010

Your mom had a great personality. I talked with her daily throughout the years with our jobs. I use to always thank her for being so pleasant and down to earth. I really missed her when she retired from VDOT. She was a bright gem. Goodbye Momma, Miss bad to the bone!

Barbara & Dave Crockett

September 3, 2010

Kim, Karen, Shane & Family:
Dave and I are saddened to learn of your loss of Bernice. We first met her while we were all in school. It is hard to say "Goodbye" to such a lovely lady. You were truly blessed to have her with you for so long. And, we know your memories will bring you comfort as the days go by. We will keep you close in thoughts and prayers. Love & Hugs, Barbara & Dave Crockett

Christa Black

September 2, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 1, 2010

Karen, Kim and family,
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were all a special part of such a well lived life. Many happy memories will carry you all through this sorrowful time.
God Bless,
Cora Bryant & Ray Costello

September 1, 2010

Our most sincerest sympathies Karen; meeting your mother in West Virginia last year was a blessing, and her kindness and loving demeanor will be missed very much. She will always be in our prayers. God Bless.

Maritza, Albert, & Samantha Aliaga-DeLaRosa.

Lillian Morris

September 1, 2010

Bernice use to get to work a hour before her shift started and go into the kitchen and start making the coffee. I would go into the kitchen to talk to her and I'd ask her before she would ask me, "What'ca up too" and she would smile and say, "I'm Bad to the Bone". Maybe she thought she was bad to the bone, but her heart was made of gold. Bernice, Cora and I formed a special friendship, we were gambling bubblies, we went to concerts, shows and even birthday dinners together. They were like the mother's I wish I had and I loved them both very much. Bernice was always buying me something, especially for my new house and offered to paint my house. Bernice was a special person who treat everyone the same. She love to cook for her fellow employees, the state police and even the inmates on work release. She made me feel special and I'll always miss our long talks and her wisdom she share with me. She thought the world of her family. She was so proud of them. I miss you so much. God please take care of our special angel.

Karen Smith

September 1, 2010

Love you mom and will miss you terribly.

Sharon Crofton

September 1, 2010

I am so very sorry for your family's loss.

Edna & Darryl Whittemore

August 31, 2010

All of you know her as Bernice, I knew her as "Tootie". I remember when she first came to work @VDOT; we spent many years together, working, laughing, crying, and just helping each other out. She has been and always will be one of the most treasured friends I have. We offer our sincere sympathy to her family. I am going to remember the good times, and her laugh, and I am going to celebrate her life. God puts people in our paths for a reason, I was lucky enough to have her in my path! She suffers no more, and now is in God's loving arms. Boy, He sure got a good one this time! We love you, "Tootie".

Frances Murray-Arnold

August 31, 2010

Bernice was very devoted to Kim, Karen and Shane, I was with her almost everyday for over twenty years. We laughed a lot, cried a little. We put together bicycles, at Christmas, were co-workers, but most of all, she was and will always be my friend. The girls always called to speak to their "Mom", even after growing up. No one will ever grin at me and say, "What you up too?" The amazing thing, she really wanted to know and cared. She will always be part of my life,that will not ever go away. " Murray"

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