Bernice Murphy Smith

She was born November 9, 1909 on Tangier Island and lived there until her family moved to Hampton when she was a child. She later lived in Norfolk and was a member of Willowwood Presbyterian Church for many years. She was also a volunteer in the "I Can't Help It Club" for the mentally challenged.

Bernice was always a kind, loving person who loved the beach, was a wonderful cook, and loved spending time with her family.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; son, Burke Deiter of Maryland; daughter, Gwendolyn Smith of Norfolk; brothers, Pat Murphy and Joe Murphy; sister, Virginia Scott; and a niece, Betty Yarrington, all of Hampton.

She is survived by her son, James Smith of Richmond; grandson, Hal Deiter of Lake Tahoe, NV; daughter-in-law, Jane Deiter of Maryland; nieces, JoAnn Miller, Peggy Scott, and Jane Parker; and nephew, Bill Murphy, all of Hampton.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk on Monday, August 23 at 11:00 A.M.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.