Bernice Gies Bernstein

Bernice Gies Bernstein
Bernice Gies Bernstein, resident of Gambrills, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on April 20, 2024 at the age of 83 with her two daughters by her side.
Bernice was born August 6, 1940 in Annapolis, Maryland to Walter Gerard Gies and Regina Madeleine Gies. She grew up in Crownsville, MD and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1958 where she was nominated captain of the varsity cheerleading team her junior and senior years. She served as chairman of her junior prom, and was a member of the junior Civitan club.
Following graduation Bernice worked for Nationwide Insurance, then on to Martin Marietta in Middle River where she worked as an acquisition manager on the Dinosaur Missile project. While working, she attended Strayer Business School in the evenings. She later retired from The Maryland State Law Library after 44 years where she had a distinguished career as a Law Librarian. During this time Bernice also found the love of her life Charles William Bernstein (Bill). Bernice and Bill were married on October 26, 1968 and enjoyed 49 years of marriage before Bill's demise.
Bernice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church in Millersville, MD. where she served on various volunteer committees.
Bernice was a lively woman, one who loved social outings, friends, family and fancy parties. She brought great joy to many and has left behind lasting memories for all.
She is survived by her two daughters Carrie Shahady and her husband Joseph, Andrea Louth and her husband Jason and 4 grandchildren Connor Shahady, Madeleine Shahady, Preston Louth and Blake Louth.
In addition to her parents and husband, Charles William Bernstein, she was predeceased by sisters Miriam Boschert, Joanne Dowgwillo, Eileen Malagari, and brothers Walter Fairley Gies, Donald Gies, Roland Gies, Ralph Gies, and Eugene Gies.
Surviving siblings are Theresa Rosemary Prophet and Jeannette Connelly.