Bernice Belcher

1939 - 2021

Belcher, Bernice
1939 - 2021
On July 23, 2021 an angel named Bernice ascended into heaven. Bernice (Johnson) Belcher was born in Ludowici, Georgia on June 9, 1939, the first child to Thomas Clarence and Ready Mae Johnson. Bernice is survived by her son, Mr. Isaac L. Belcher Jr of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Ms. LeWonnie Belcher of Woodbridge, Virginia; sister, Ms. Verdia Thompson of Columbus, Ohio; stepson, Mr. Terrance L. Middleton of Columbus, Ohio; niece, Ms. Amia Johnson, and great nephew, Mr. Joseph Copeland of Springfield, Ohio; sister-in-law, Ms. Agnes Johnson; daughter-in-law, Ms. Wanda Belcher; grandson, Mr. Eric L. Green of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughters, Ms. Tenisha I. Belcher, Ms. Aiesha M. Belcher, Ms. Amanda Middleton, Ms. Aaliya Middleton, and Ms. Varsey Green; great granddaughter, Ms. Elle Green; and great grandson, Mr. Lincoln Green of Columbus, Ohio; nieces, Ms. Sanita Johnson, Ms. Darlene Belcher, Ms. Lori Belcher, Ms. Genelle Pullien, Ms. Georgia Slayton of Columbus, Ohio; nephews, Mr. Daniel Warren, Mr. Christopher Warren, Mr. Antonio Johnson, Mr. Cabel Jones of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Roderick Gravely of London, Ohio, Mr. Dalton Belcher, Mr. Michael Belcher, and Mr. Arthur Belcher of Richmond, VA; cousins, the Lovely Family of Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention. A graduate of Walker High School in Long County, Georgia, Bernice relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1959 where she met and fell in love with Isaac L. Belcher Sr. Together they raised three children—Cynthia, Isaac Jr, and LeWonnie. A mother to all, Bernice also raised her niece, Amia, following the death of her brother Joseph, and embraced the role of stepmother to Terrance L. Middleton. In addition to being an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and wise counselor, Bernice was also an exceptional member of the medical profession for more than 45 years. During that time, she served as a nursing assistant at the Ohio State University Hospitals, a home healthcare aide for Ms. Donna Rose Spretnak, and as a medical technician for the Columbus Center for Human Services. In addition, she assisted friends and Family members in their time of need—including her beloved husband, Isaac; sister-in-law, Louise Jones; and dear neighbor, Ms. Janie L. Hayden. In her spare time, Bernice spent time with Family and friends, redecorating her house, gardening, and taking care of her pet babies —Sammie Jo, Olive, and Precious. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2 at 10AM at the O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home, 1346 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio with interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.