She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Marvin Ford; and all of her sisters and brothers.
Bernice is survived by her children, Marlene Noorigian and her husband John, Marilyn Munoz and her husband Tony, Melvin Ford and his wife "Tee", and Marvin Ford and his wife Deana; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A Graveside Service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service and luncheon at Calvary Worship Center, 4581 East Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726, at 12:30 p.m.
Remembrances may be made in her name to the Calvary Worship Center.