Bernice was a true friend of my mother's, Mary S. Plummer.  Whenever we visited the office she always greeted us with the warmest hugs and smiles.  I will always remember her smile and southern charm!

Bernice we love you and will miss you...  Thanks for everything.  God Bless!

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Bernice and will miss her in CHR. I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time for her family and friends.

Bernice was a kind and giving person. After 18 years of working together, I will miss her friendly voice and patient assistance. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family.

One classy lady who will be greatly missed.

To the family/friends of Ms. Bernice Smith...you are each in the thoughts and prayers of my family.  At such a time as this, one will mourn because she is now gone and her presense will be missed. Yet let her passing also serve as a time to celebrate her life, because as she always did, it now serves to bring you all together.  It was a joy knowing a very sweet, spunky, and well versed woman.  I will miss my dear friend. 
   With Love, 
   (Matthew 5:4- "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.")

My prayers are with the family as God provides comfort.

Prayers are extended to the Smith family. Bernice was a great friend and dedicated "HR Professional" who helped recruit and mentor 100s of SSA employees in the SE Region.   The HBCU Coordinators just loved working with her.   RIP my friend... You will be missed!!

It was a pleasure knowing and working with Bernice for over 40 years.  She is a One-of-a-Kind Lady--of the highest order.  No one can replace her.  We are better for having known her.

Those of us who were field office managers knew we could always depend upon Bernice.  She was a competent, loving and compassionate person.  May God bless her and her family
Lonnie T. Brown
Ormond Beach, Fl

May God Bless the Smith Family. Bernice will definitely be missed. She was a Special Lady and she was always willing to help anyone. It was a pleasure to have known her.

We give thanks for this good soul who touched the lives of so many. Hoping your faith give you comfort at this time of grief.

My sincere condolences to the family. I pray the Lord with grant you the strength to surpass this great loss.  I know Bernice made a difference in peoples lives every day and she will be greatly missed!

Ms. Bernice will be missed by all.  She was a lovely person inside and out and knew the Lord.  You should know she was loved throughout Region IV.  You are in my prayers, however, may the memories of Ms. Bernice put a smile on your face.  She's with the Lord singing praises!  

Teresa Johnson 
Memphis ODAR Office

Bernice was a Social Security ICON who I have had the pleasure to meet a few times over the years.  She touched many peoples lives with her service to the public and her country.  She will be missed by many.  

Anthony Guirreri-GS
ODAR Orlando FL

May God Bless you all.  Ms. Bernice was a great individual and will be missed.

Mona Mitchell
Atlanta DT ODAR

Expressions of comfort and peace to the family of Ms. Bernice S. Smith from the Management and staff of the Macon, GA Hearing Office.  Amy Uren, HOCALJ and Dinah Fisher, HOD

My sincere condolences to the family, but I know Bernice would not return for anything. She's with her heavenly father now and I am sure her reception statement was "Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant." Yes, we will miss her, but our reunion will be outstanding.

Agnew, Teresa,  Ashley 
and all the family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and we hope you feel the love and support of all your friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may your loving memories bring you comfort and peace.

Shelia & Ronnie Anderson

My sincere condolences to the family.  I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Ms. Bernice was truly loved and respected by many.  Alisha Williams (Lake Mary, FL)

We are left with a tremendous void because of this lovely lady's passing.  She was a pillar of strength, knowledge, and compassion for many people.  May her family take comfort in knowing that she truly made the world a better place.

Our thoughts and prayers for this wonderful Lady's family..Bernice had such a positive impact on those around her, we are all truley blessed to have known her.

Light the way dear Lord, so her path will be easy.

Bernice was a treasure, a wealth of information.  She was always there for us when we needed information.  Her warmness and willingness to share her knowledge made us comfortable in seeking out her guidance.  The knowledge she has shared and her memory will live on forever.  Be at peace, my dear.  God welcomes you home. Love,

My prayers are with the family of Ms. Bernice.  She was a true legend within the SSA family and one of few women I know that I can classify as a true DIVA.  She had class beyond impeccable and I will miss her spirit and beauty.  Lori Jones, DM, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Deepest sympathy to the Smith Family.  Management and Staff of the Bessemer, Alabama Social Security Field Office.  Frankie Hall Manager, Janice Johnson, Operations Supervisor.

She will be truly missed - May God comfort the family during this time of sorrow.
Gwen Haynes (Ocala,FL.)

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.



Bernette Massey(Charlotte, NC)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Bernice left behind.  Take comfort in the many memories you have and knowing she has God's loving arms around her.

I owe my start with SSA to Bernice. She worked extremely hard to find a Stay-in School position for me to be hired. For 41 years she and I maintained a close friendship, she was as proud of me as I was fond of her. A beautiful caring lady that will be missed deeply for her caring and compassion.

One of God's most precious and beautiful flowers. She will be greatly missed. Eugene Brandon Starkville, MS

Praying for your family in their time of sorrow.

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.   Jeanette Moore

Bernice had a great sense of humor and could always take a joke.  We teased her often, and she gave as good as she got.  We will certainly miss her! - The MS ADO

Teresa,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I never met your mother, but I heard you speak of her very fondly. To lose a loved one is heartbreaking, but it is also Heaven's gain. I shall keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Vertelle M. Middleton, Charleston, SC

I will always remember Bernice as a fiesty lady who always displayed her southern charm. She was an HR institution all to her herself.  May the Lord give her family and friends strength during this difficult time.

Ms Bernice was an absolute delight.  She was very meticulous and she made sure everything was done the right way.

To me Bernice was a Human Resources icon. I will miss her distinctive voice and her sharing of knowledge. May your family be comforted by fond memories and sharing of stories about her many contributions to everyone around her.

We in the Bradenton FL FO will miss your happy voice during personnel conference calls.  You have left a void in the Atlanta Region and will be greatly missed.

Eva Edwards, Manager

Thank you for the time and energy you put in to me in the short time I knew. I am truly going to miss growing and learning from you.

Bernice will be truly missed.  She gave us her wise words of life at the exact time we needed it.  
                                       Deborah Daniels Dawson
                                       Social Security Administration co-worker and friend

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bernice,
It was always a joy to work with you the 12 years I've worked with your agency. You were always kind and enjoyable to speak with on the phone. You brightened any ones day. It was a pleasure meeting you in person when you came to Denver for the Payroll workshops. Peace be with you Bernice, You will be missed.
Lori Tolin (IBC Payroll Denver)

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

She will be so truly missed.  She was always so willing to support and provide guidance.    Rosa Green

During this difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a beautiful lady who had a great impace in my life. I worked with Ms. Bernice for a number of years at SSA and she was always encouraging and pushing me to excel. She will truly be missed and she was truly loved and treasured.

May God keep and bless this family.  So sorry to hear of the passing of Bernice.  Every time we would meet, we kept promising to get together for dinner.  But she was always so busy.  She was always doing something good for her church and her community.  Bettye Cooper

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Bernice S. Smith

5 August, 1938 – 11 January, 2015

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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