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Bernice Thomas Obituary
Bernice E. Thomas, 63, of Roanoke, passed away on September 12, 2022.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Friends may visit at Serenity on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 3 until 5 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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Lisa Motley
October 27, 2022
I just wasn't ready but god was. I Miss you so much mama. Tell grannie and john and jessie and my grand-dad sylvester I said I love and miss them too!! MY heart is heavy mamma I love you forever and always-Bo gator
Rose Fluellen-Murdock
September 26, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person from S.W. My condolences to the family
Cherokee Stanley
September 25, 2022
I absolutely loved her!!
Catherine Hairston
September 21, 2022
My memories of Bernice are from our childhood days in South West Roanoke. Pleasant memories that will never be forgotten. My condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Yvette Brown
September 20, 2022
I can't believe this has happened so sorry for your loss,,, Motley fam, Thomas she was a very dear friend I use to work with,,we use to crack up and carry on at work,,her smile will always light up the room, I will miss my friend dearly,,love always Yvette Brown
Chad Ferguson
September 18, 2022
To Gladys and the rest of my family-
So sorry for your loss. Love always.
Chad (Claude Jr.) Ferguson
Sharon Timmons
September 18, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jazmine Motley
September 17, 2022
I´ll miss you Bernice! May you rest in heaven I love you always
Sandra (Sandy) Johnson
September 16, 2022
My deepest condolences for your loss.praying strength for the family
audrey mason
September 16, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Serenity Funeral Home
September 16, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
September 15, 2022
Kizzi Motley
September 15, 2022
Words aren't enough to profess how much I love and will miss you❤ Your pain has been exchanged for soaring wings!! May your soul rest in harmony and peace1....4....3...forever & always!!❤
Lynn Preston
September 15, 2022
My prayers and condolences to Lisa my friend and the Motley family. I will miss that smile and laugh love you God has a new Angel
Lynn Preston
September 15, 2022
For a beautiful soul inside and out I love you fly high beautiful angel
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