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Bernice Christian Obituary
Bernice Lee Mingo Christian, affectionately known as "Nanny," made her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on May 27, 2019 where she loved to be most at home and with family.
Born December 11, 1929 to the late William and Mattie Mingo. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,
Willie C. Mingo; sisters:
Bertha L. Fields, Carrie Mingo; daughter: Cheri Christian; grandchildren: Deon Antonio Christian and Donnika LeeAlisha Hughes.
She is survived by her sons: Herdy (Sallie), James (Janice) Christian; daughters: Brenda
(Jerry), Cynthia Christian,
Donna (Vester) Morrison-Johnson; stepchildren: Butch Vaughn, Donnie (Becky), Phillip (Rosalyn), Tye, and Jackie Christian, Kimmie (Clyde) Weems, Karen Fears; brothers: James, Eugene (Sally), Charles, and Edward Mingo; sister: Denise Mingo; 13 grand, 63 great and great-greatgrand-children, and a host of family and friends.
A lifetime resident of Akron, Bernice was a graduate of South High School. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and always a faithful servant of the Lord.
Nanny loved working on her crossword puzzles and her T.V. only had one station ... sports. There wasn't a sport she didn't like though she favored her Browns, Cavs, Indians, and Buckeyes.
Nanny was a surrogate mother to many in Akron. Any one she encountered, she adopted. All knew they could come to Channelwood Village and be offered a meal, cool water, or just conversation "Holluh Holluh" 'gravied' in love. Her family was her air and she their heartbeat.
Services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019, 12 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 670 Vernon Odom Blvd. Akron, Oh. 44307, where Calling Hours will be from 10 a.m. until of service. Bishop Marc L. Neal officiating
Interment, Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 255 N. Revere Rd. Akron, Oh, 44333
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
Fly high my sweet Angel
Donnika Christian
July 6, 2019
Dana
June 7, 2019
I am thankful for the opportunity to have met this loving lady.
Helen Braziel
June 6, 2019
Much love and well wishes to the Christian family .Going back many decades not only as friends but family as well. Sympathting with you all in your time in need..The entire Braziel Wynn Family
Helen Braziel
June 6, 2019
Much love and well wishes to the Christian family .Going back many decades not only as friends but family as well. Sympathting with you all in your time in need..The entire Braziel Wynn Family
Lyn Fears
June 4, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the Christian Family. May your memories of your Matriarch of the Family be happy thoughts. We are so sorry for your Loss.
Norman & Lyn Fears
YOLANDA L Walker
June 1, 2019
So sorry I was unable to attend Nanny's home going service . My Prayers are with you all . Yolanda L Walker
Kevin & Deborah Boykin & Tate Family
June 1, 2019
To the Christian & Mingo Family
It bring back memories of growing up on Princeton St in apartment bldg with Christian family upstairs & Arnold family downstairs.
May God Bless you with the beautiful memories of Miss Bernice to give you comfort & strength today & always, R.I.P.
Alice Lamb Arnold
June 1, 2019
To my Family, The Christian family. I was saddened at the hearing of the loss of your Mom and grand
Mother, Nanny.
I've been praying God,s comforting hands has held your hearts in His bosom to give you comfort as you all go through this heart wrenching time. I am so sorry you are going through this my heart aches with you. You have my deepest condolences and my continued prayers as days and time goes on. May the comforter continue to comfort your hearts and minds with joyous memory's of all the good times gone by.
May Jesus catch all your tears and shower you with great joy. Love to you all, my family.
May 31, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be of comfort to you at this time
May 31, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bernice. May you allow God to comfort and sustain you in your time of need. (1Pet.5:6,7) because he cares for you
Carrie Bunch
May 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Nanny was a great friend and neighbor. She was great to talk to and share my problems with. She gave me great advice. Loved her. Will always miss her.
Marcella Milling
May 31, 2019
A child of the most high God has been called home to be with her Heavenly Father.
My condolences to your family. I will keep you all lifted in prayer.
lisa Paige
May 31, 2019
Sending my sympathy and condolences to the family in the loss of your loved one
The Miles Family
May 31, 2019
To our extended family, thank you for sharing Ms. Bernice with us. For many years, her motherly love was felt as soon as we walked in the door. She will live forever in our hearts. May the Lord comfort each of you in the days ahead.
Lorraine Williams
May 31, 2019
We love you so very much Nanny. You took care of Dominic in my time of need. Praying you see Dino in Heaven!
Daniel and Michelle Sherman and family
May 31, 2019
To the Christian/Mingo families,
Extending our condolences and sympathies to you during this difficult time as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
May your fond memories provide you with comfort in this life, until you're reunited together again in the next.
Rest in Paradise Nanny!
To the Christian Family Sending you are sincere condolences.
Evelyn Neal Miller & FAMILY
May 31, 2019
Rhoden Memorial Home
May 31, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Diana Autry
May 30, 2019
Condolences to the family.
Betty Folk
May 30, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Mingo an Christian families. May the good Lord keep you and comfort you all at this difficult time in your lives.
Jequetta Adamidenyo
May 30, 2019
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, May her soul Rest In Peace
Paula DeJournett
May 30, 2019
To the family you have my deepest condolences
Belinda Milburn
May 30, 2019
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you all. I will be praying for you all.
Akela and Joe Nunn
May 30, 2019
To Herdy, my godsons Jerome and Justin and the entire family. Nanny treated me and my son like her own from the first time that she met us over 25 years ago. I will never forget her and the impact that she made on our lives. May God comfort you all during this time.
Sandra Forney-Warren
May 30, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 30, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donnie Christian
May 30, 2019
The last Family Matriarch has transitioned to her heavenly home and left us all a true legacy of love, family, service and faith in God! May She rest now in peace!
Toni Thompson
May 29, 2019
To the Christian and extended family members: I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss as I truly know how you are feeling at this moment. Mom will be deeply missed as I lay to heart the many laughs and talks that we shared. I will keep you all in my sincere prayers throughout your time of bereavement and in the days after simply because I love you all. Submitted with Love, Toni Thompson
carolyn Sherfield
May 29, 2019
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was one many moms we had on Owens Ave. She was there as a mother when my mother was in the hospital. Miss Bernice treated all of like we were her children .I am so I glad I was able to see her on her birthday . I will remember her kindness for ever. Praying for you and your family . if I could do anything please let me know.
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