Nina Bernice Reed-Hall

was born December 26, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee.

At an early age Bernice gave her life to Jesus Christ. She loved to read and outline her bible. She

was committed to giving back to her community and often assisted in the polls. For her service,

Bernice was awarded numerous accolades and certificates from various politicians and

community leaders.

She was united in holy matrimony with Douglass Hall, Sr. on October 11, 1941. This union was

blessed with 8 children. Douglass preceded her in death on August 28, 1963.

Bernice enjoyed being out in nature. She loved gardening and working the land. She also had a

heart and love for people and would open up her home to anyone in need. She wanted to make a

difference in her community by not only helping those in need but by encouraging the

community to take a stance politically. She championed politicians that stood for causes she

believed in, assisted with voter registrations, and volunteered to work voting polls. Bernice also

enjoyed traveling and learning about new places. All of these attributes are displayed in her

children, her children’s children, as well as their children as they are keeping her legacy alive.

And after all of this, Bernice Reed-Hall peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of

Monday October 2, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Mary L. Jones, Freddie

Hall, Georgia Stanback, Gloria Johnson, Martha Owens, Clara Stanback (Charles Stanback) ,

Douglass Hall, Jr., and Shirley Hall; nineteen grandchildren Brenda Coad (deceased), James

Jones, Paul Jones, Leyla Jones, Jacqueline Gittens-Bello, Wayne Stanback, Phylliss Seals,

Sherra Whitehead (deceased), Cassandra Stanback, Cecilia Stanback, Debbie Johnson, Derek

Hall, Stephanie Hall-Plymouth, Frederick Hall, Douglass Hall III, Angela Reid, Tammy Keels,

Terry Cross, and Tonya Hall; over 20 great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is

survived by her siblings, Florence Long, Mary Katherine Randolph, and George Reed, III along

with a host of devoted nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service for Nina will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Forest Park Funeral Home, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375, followed by a committal service at 1:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkchapel.com for the Reed-Hall family.