Bernice Aaron "Bunt" Townsend

Bernice "Bunt" Aaron Townsend, 90, of Ellijay, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence.

She was born Feb. 9, 1936, in Dahlonega, to the late Irvin and Gertrude Bradley Aaron. She was a faithful and devoted member of Crossroads Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. She was known for her kind heart, strong faith and deep love for her family. She treasured every moment spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the joy of her life.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Horace Junior Townsend; daughter, Betty Bolinger; sisters, Elizabeth Itner, Dorothy Lawson, Brenda Goss and Barbara Dotson; and brothers, Alfred Aaron, Richard Aaron and Johnny Aaron.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory: daughters, Evonne Blalock, of Opelika, Ala.; Vickie Kerr and husband the Rev. Eddie Kerr, of Ellijay; and Renee Hensley and husband, Stephen Hensley, of Ellijay; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by sister, Betty Bagley of Murrayville; brother, Junior Aaron, of Canton; along with several nieces, nephew, and many friends and extended family who loved her dearly.

Funeral services were held Monday March 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. from Crossroads Baptist Church with the Rev. James Sevcech, the Rev. Jamie Kerr, the Rev. Eddie Kerr and the Rev. Josh Green officiating. Special music was provided by her family.

Interment followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers, Brandon Kerr, Jamie Kerr, Andrew Bolinger and Brad Shope. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Sanford, Clayton Wilson, Joshua Payne, William Townsend and Junior Aaron.

Online condolences may be shared with the family atloganfuneralhome.com.

Logan Funeral Home and Chapel was in charge of arrangements.