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Dorothy BERNARD Obituary
Dorothy Marie Wilson Bernard, 78, of Concord, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elmer Earl Bernard Sr.
Born in Lynchburg, Va. on December 4, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Eugene and Ruby Anderson Lankford Wilson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Anthony Bernard and one grandson, Patrick Neil Bernard.
Survivors include two sons, Elmer E. Bernard Jr. and his wife, Cathy, and Kenneth E. Bernard Sr. and his wife, Michele, all of Lynchburg; three daughers, Ushell "Butternut" Thornburg and her husband, Charles, Sharon Bernard and her husband, Victor, and Voncille Bernard, all of Concord; three sisters, Betty Keeler and Zinny Williams, both of New Hampshire and Peggy Dudley of Rustburg; one brother, Marvin Wilson of Sespafford, Va.; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Reverend Carlton Duck. The family will receive friends following the service until 9 p.m.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Concord Rescue Squad or Whites United Methodist Church.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service is serving the Bernard family.
To send condolences online, please visit, whittenfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy BERNARD
META PARKER-MITCHELL
May 13, 2008
BUTTERNUT AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS-I'LL NEVER FORGET MRS. DOROTHY--SHE TRIED TO GIVE ME HER FALSE TEETH ONE DAY!! SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND AND CARED SO MUCH FOR HER FAMILY-ALL OF HER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN WERE HER LIFE.
SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Betty Keeler
May 12, 2008
I can't imagine losing my sister Dorothy. I will miss our calls everyday.I cannot imagine my phone no longer ringing and hearing your sweet voice. You always had a big heart. You were always a sweet sister. Words alone cannot say how much I love and will miss you. Forever in my heart,your sister Betty.
Ardeania Ward
May 12, 2008
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
From: Campbell County Housing Unit
Joan (Joanie) Ochs
May 12, 2008
To all the family:
Hard to list all of you since I love you all dearly! I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Dorothy myself from being so close to all of you- she was a very funny lady and caring person. I know you all will miss her greatly! She and Patrick will together watch over you all. What better angels could you ask for?
CeCe Thomas
May 11, 2008
Dear Kenny,Elmer, Butternut,Peggy& Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many happy memories spent with you all in my childhood. God bless you all.
CeCe Arthur -Thomas
Sylvia Silby
May 11, 2008
My Prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
BETTY WITT MOSELEY
May 11, 2008
I so sorry of your lost my prayers are with you
Lucille Deane
May 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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