Bernice Lassiter

1926 - 2024

Bernice Lassiter
10/24/1926 - 12/19/2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bernice Lavern Lassiter announces her peaceful passing on December 19th at the age of 98. Bernice, lovingly known as "Bea" to her loved ones and "GG" to her great-grandchildren, was born in Fresno, California, in 1926. In 1945, she graduated from Lincoln High School in San Francisco and volunteered as an auxiliary nurse aide during World War II. After high school, Bernice worked at Pacific Bell as a Telephone Switchboard Operator. Later, she and her husband, Chuck Lassiter, owned Polly Ann Ice Cream on Noriega Street. Following Chuck's passing, Bernice ran an in-home daycare while raising her children and played a key role in helping to establish Grace Infant Care Center in the Sunset District as a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church. In retirement, Bernice remained active, contributing to numerous volunteer projects within her neighborhood and community. She cherished spending time with family and friends and was fondly known for her love of dancing, earning the nickname "Twinkle Toes" at neighborhood karaoke events.
Above all, Bernice was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for her warm and bubbly personality, her boundless energy, and her incredible ability to connect with everyone she met. Her motto, "I Never Know A Stranger," reflected her open heart and genuine kindness. Bernice is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom feel profoundly grateful to have shared their lives with such an extraordinary woman. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to your local community organization in her name, honoring Bernice's lifelong dedication to helping others.