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Bernice JOHNSON Obituary
Bernice was born in Asheville, N.C., on April 24, 1923, to the late Louise and Napoleon Revis. She married her high school sweetheart "Casey" Johnson on June 29, 1946, following his service in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. After moving to the Peninsula in 1956, Bernice worked and later retired from the VA Medical Center in Hampton. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Newport News.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Kay Hogan (Benjamin), and Mary Protzman (Gary); and seven grandchildren, Caleb, Colin (Brian Link), and McKenzie Hogan, and Reilly, Murphy, Wyatt, and Sarah Protzman (Alex Garcia). She is also survived by her brothers, William and Van Revis, of Tennessee; and great-grandchildren, Asher Hogan and Isabela Garcia-Protzman.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at First United Methodist Church, Newport News. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernice JOHNSON
February 12, 2011
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS ABOUT BERNICE. WE KNEW HER AND CASEY AND MISS THEM BOTH.
DON & SCARLETT COFFEY
McMAHON MASONIC LODGE #303
February 11, 2011
Mrs. Hogan,
I am sorry to hear about the death of your mother. May the good memories of her being in your comfort you.
Mary A Valentine
February 11, 2011
Kay,
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family that God will help you find strength and comfort during these difficult times.
Love, Theresa Hernandez
February 11, 2011
Mary, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jean Nelms, Fort Mill, SC
February 11, 2011
Mary, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know the feeling of losing a mother and my heart goes out to you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers...A. DeBose
February 11, 2011
Kay and family. Grace and Peace to you in your time of sorrow. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Anne & Ti Small, VA
Betty Brunson
February 11, 2011
Kay,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God comfort you at this time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Darleen Jones
February 11, 2011
To Kay, Mary and Bernice's extended family.
So sorry to read of the death of Bernice in the newspaper. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Trang Nguyen
February 11, 2011
Gary, I am sorry to hear that Ms. Johnson has died. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Myers
February 11, 2011
Kay, Mary and family.
May you feel God's grace and love. All of you are in my thought and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and keep you.
Love ,
Donna
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