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Bernice McCullough Obituary
She was born in Cortland, NY to Frank and Cora Kelsey.
Bernice worked for Iron Workers Local #12 and George Junior Republic.
She was a lover of gardening and an avid reader. She never went anywhere without a book.
Bernice walked through life with strength and resilience leaving an indelible mark in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cora Kelsey and her husband, William J. McCullough.
Bernice is survived by her children: Bill (Kathy) McCullough; Linda (Steven) Beasley, Wes (Nancy) McCullough; Bob (Kim) McCullough; Bernice "Bebe" McCullough and Frank McCullough; her sisters Fran (Jack) Komancheck; Nancy (Joe) Langton; her sister-in-law Mary Jane (Mark) Dechiro, her brother-in-law Daniel (Mary Frances) McCullough; 6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, 4 Nephews and 1 Niece.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Those wishing to honor Bernice's memory may donate to the Regional Food Bank of NENY, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 or the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Avenue, Glenville, NY 12302.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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