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Bernetta Wilcox Obituary

Wilcox, Bernetta Kaye

age 69 transitioned to her Heavenly home on January 5, 2025 where she met her grandsons Charles K. Moore III and Korwyn K. Moore and her parents Willie and Georgia Wortham. She was an employee of The United States Postal Service, an alumni of Central State University Class of 1999 and a proud graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School Class of 1973. Affectionately known as "Kaye" she was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Cherishing her memories are her daughters Vikkalynne Abdullah, Kelee Wilcox, Dyronna Wilcox Ray (Michael) and Brittney Jones (Rob). Fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two siblings, and one brother-in-law, two nieces and two nephews and an abundance of family and friends. Ecclesiastical Services will be held at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Her Wake will be held Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4 o'clock until 6 o'clock. Her Homegoing Celebration begins Saturday morning, January 25, 2025 at 11 o'clock (H.H. Roberts Mortuary)

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Patricia Fisher Alves

January 24, 2025

Kay was a true down to earth person she helped raised my children as I did hers I rented from her mother and father for many years the took my children and myself as a family member she will be greatly missed and love by our family Rest in Heaven Kay i know you will b watching over the young ladies as you did here on earth always in my heart love Patricia Fisher Alves (moore)

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2067 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH 45406

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25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2067 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH 45406

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H. H. Roberts Mortuary, Inc.

38 S. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, OH 45417

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