Bernice Slagle

Bernice Slagle

Bernice Slagle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 11, 2011.
Bernice Sally Greene Slagle BRISTOL, Va. Bernice Sally Greene Slagle age 85, died Sept. 10, 2011. She was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Boone, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Esther Greene of Watauga, N.C. She is the last surviving member of her family of seven brothers and sisters. Bernice was employed by Sperry Univac for many years and later owned and operated Aunt Sally's Restaurant in Chilhowie, Va. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Malcolm (husband, Harold); son, Billy D. Slagle (wife, Kathy) of Bristol, Tenn. and son, Gregory A. Slagle, of Bristol, Va.; grandchildren, Kimberley Rearden, of Wilmington, N.C., Sgt. Christopher Malcolm, of Eglin AFB, Fla., Todd Slagle, of Bristol, Va., Bryan Slagle, of Lake City, Tenn., Katlin Slagle, of Bristol, Va; and great-grandchildren, Sgt. Justin Mays, of Osan, Korea, Markaya Slagle, of Bristol, Va. Special thanks to her many special friends at Thomas Jefferson Senior Apartments, Dr. Fred Greear, and her many home health care nurses. Funeral services will be Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at 7 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be Monday Sept. 12, 2011, at 1 p.m. in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Slagle.

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Jeannie Pruitt

September 14, 2011

My sympathy to the family, I worked at Aunt Sallys many years ago. Bernice was a wonderful lady who was a pleasure to work for. She will be missed.

Susie Haynes Walker

September 13, 2011

Greg, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her from when we were kids. I will keep you in my thoughs and prayers.

Terry/Tammy Smith

September 12, 2011

Bernice will be missed. It had been so long since Terry and I had seen her. She was a great women and very giving. Our prayers are with her family.

Sheriff Fred Newman

September 12, 2011

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Bernice Slagle. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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