Bernita Willis

1920 - 2017

Bernita Willis obituary, 1920-2017, Henderson, KY

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

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Vickery Funeral Chapels - Shawneetown

274 W Marshall Ave

Shawneetown, Illinois

Bernita Willis Obituary

Bernita Belle Willis

Henderson, Ky

Bernita Belle Willis, 97, of Henderson, Ky. formerly of Shawneetown, Ill., passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017, 12:48 p.m. at the Colonial Assisted Living in Henderson, Ky. Bernita is survived by her son, Michael Nolen of Henderson, Ky.; four grandchildren, Tammy Kelly, John Michael Shirk, Bryan Nolen, and Kathryn Nolen; She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Willis. Visitation for Bernita will be held on Wednesday, November 29th from 10 a.m. until service time at 12 p.m. noon at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. The Rev. Cherrie Wilkerson will officiate the service with burial at the Hogan Cemetery in rural Shawneetown.

Published by The Gleaner on Nov. 28, 2017.
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When my niece worked at Colonial she always talked about Berita. What a wonderful lady she was and how fond she was of her. I went to work there 4 months ago. I soon found that out for myself. She was so special and I count it an honor to have known her for such a short time. She will be sadly missed.

Linda Scott

November 28, 2017

Bernita was such a sweet lady! She was a very special friend to my mom, Marie while she was at Colonial. They ate all their meals together. She will be missed!

Nancy Felty

November 28, 2017

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29

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Vickery Funeral Chapels - Shawneetown

274 W Marshall Ave, Shawneetown, IL 62984

Nov

29

Service

12:00 p.m.

Vickery Funeral Chapels - Shawneetown

274 W Marshall Ave, Shawneetown, IL 62984

Nov

29

Burial

Hogan Cemetery

Shawneetown, KY

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274 W Marshall Ave, Shawneetown, IL 62984

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