Bernice Johnson Crider - 87 of Pensacola, walked her last mile on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Born - June 8, 1931 in Turtle Creek, Ohio. Her parents were James E. and Magnolia (Womack) Johnson. She had 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
She was raised and always lived a good Christian life stretching from Ohio, South Carolina and finally to Pensacola, Florida. Although she worked numerous years, she eventually retired from Winn Dixie. She stayed active in the Church. She loved to sing and was known for her blessed voice and sweet spirit. Leading the Choir for several different Churches. She wouldn't allow anyone not to get to Church because of a ride. It didn't matter where you lived, she would go pick them up and get them to Church. Sometimes making numerous trips. She had a heart that knew no bounds. Always behind the scenes helping someone. She lived her whole life to one day get to Heaven, she made it home so peacefully.
Her life was her children and grandchildren. Never concerned for herself when she thought they were in need. We will always remember family dinner at her house (Mamaws) on Sundays after Church. You said a prayer and behaved no mater how old you were. Her life was full of love for all. What a precious soul.
She was preceded in death by her son Reverend Robert and his wonderful wife Sarah Crider; brothers Burnett Johnson and Jack Johnson; and a sister Novella Combs.
She is survived by her sons Ricky Crider (Nell) and Darrin Crider; daughter Starla Reno (Tim); brother Roger Johnson (Sue); sister Sharon Hager (James); and 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on New Warrington Rd., Pensacola, Florida. Family visitation will be from 12-12:30pm and they will welcome friends from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm.
Pastor Mike Pickett will be officiating, as well as Pastor David Scruggs with a few words of remembrance. Pallbearers will be Donovan Whidden, CJ Springer, Robbie Springer, Mark Kovalycsik, James Hager and Jeremy Hager. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Reno, Reily McIver and Roger Johnson.
A huge Thank You to All Specialty Health Care Staff, Bernice Crider's "special family" who took such good care of her for several years. Words can't express our Thanks.
The family has entrusted Oak Lawn Funeral Home with the arrangements, expressions of fond memories can be made at www.oaklawnfunerals.com.
