Bernice Myers Terrell

Bernice Myers Terrell passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Sandra Sharpe Cammack, Judith Lynn Ferina, Sylvia Gale Terrell and Debera Terrell Ameede (Tom). Daughter of the late Nettie Breland Myers and Rody Myers. Sister of Ray Myers (Betty), Daisy Myers Magee and the late Ottis Myers, Eunice Stevens, Lois Bernard and Evonne Fairburn. Grandmother of Scott Cammack, Kyle Cammack, Daniel Willems and Terri Willems Sanders. Great-grandmother of Drew Cammack, Della Cammack, Ethan Sanders and Sophie Sanders. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bernice is a gracious and knowledgeable lady. She has worked for the telephone company, Morgan & Lindsey, Mackie Pine Oil, and Commercial Bank & Trust Co., later known as First National Bank. She finally found her niche as a country club manager. After being born in Robert, La., she attended school in Robert and graduated from Lyon High in Covington. After her graduation, she went to work for the telephone company. She worked there for 10 years and then went to work for Harry Warner, Sr. at Mackie Pine. After working at commercial Bank & Trust, she was employed at Covington Country Club as office manager. In 1963 she was promoted to manager of the club, a position she held for 12 years. In 1975, she was hired as club manager at Beau Chene Country Club. Bernice met many celebreties working at the Country Club but her favorite celebrity she met was then Vice-President George Bush. After retiring from Beau Chene Country Club she managed multiple Homeowner and Condo Associations in Beau Chene and around the Mandeville area, before officially retiring at age 83. Terrell is a former member of Business and Professional Women, a member of the Republican Club, Club Managers Association of America, Women's Club of Covington, St. Tammany Press Club, Concerned Citizens Committee, Covington Chamber of Commerce, and Association of Female Executives. She was made an honorary State Senator and Colonel on the Governor's staff. She was also a board member of Youth Service Bureau and Co-chair of Chef-Soiree. Bernice attended Lakeshore Church in Covington, La. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Beau Provence staff for the kindness and care they provided to Ms. Bernice. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.