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Bernice M. Burgess

1928 - 2016

Bernice M. Burgess obituary, 1928-2016, Athens, GA

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

1253 West Broad Street

Athens, Georgia

Bernice Burgess Obituary

Bernice M. Burgess, age 88, of Athens, GA passed June 21, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Thankful Baptist Church, Stephens, GA with interment in the church cemetery. Viewing, Friday 12-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her adult children: Betty Morse, Frances Sims, James L. Morse, Charlie Burgess, Jr., Alphonso Burgess, John D. Burgess, Stella B. Winfrey and Gloria D. Johnson; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; Funeral Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. 1928 - 2016

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jun. 23, 2016.

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June 29, 2016

So sorry to hear this sad news. John sent me an email while on my way to the airport. Many fond childhood memories.
Sincerely,
Church Barrow

June 27, 2016

May I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bernice. Please find comfort in knowing that God cares and understands your pain. At 2Kings 20:5, he says," I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you..."

Phyllis Scoggins Poole Mamie Scoggins Peppers

June 26, 2016

I am so sorry for the family.
This woman was a true blessing to me when I was growing up. I can remember the nights and days that she stayed with us. Always a smile always a kind word. I remember her being best friends with my mama. I can truly say she was loved by me and mama. Heaven gained another angel.

Carolyn Dillard Banks

June 25, 2016

To the family of Mrs. Bernice Burgess,
I am sending my heartfelt prayers,my
unconditional love,as well as my sincere
condolences,I pray that God will strengthen
your every need,,in order to endure this
precious loss.I will keep everyone in
my prayers,and please,dear cousins,
know that I love you with all my heart.

Robert Young

June 24, 2016

R.I.P

Michell Pattman

June 24, 2016

Granny B you were the champ, and I enjoyed the time that I spent with you. I will cherish all the things ypu taught me and pass them on to the next generation.

I love yoy Granny

Gloria Sewell

June 24, 2016

God will be your strength.

Ronnie & Gloria Sewell

My prayers are with the Family.

Shakira Morse

June 24, 2016

Your mother was a light in the middle of the room...she always had a smile, she will be missed. May God Bless your Family.

The Billups Family

June 24, 2016

To Stella,Diane and family, we're offering our deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.

Debbie Colley

June 23, 2016

Stella,

I am so sorry to see your Mom's passing. Cherish the memories until you meet again.

Kimberly Fuller

June 23, 2016

Ms. Stella Winfrey and family please know that you all are in my prayers.

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