Bernice Palmer

After marrying, Bernice moved to Renton Washington to begin her life with Joseph.

In 1952 Bernice gave her life to the Lord at Gods Pentecostal Temple in Seattle, Washington also known as (sixteenth and fir).

Bishop EF Morris was her Pastor.

Her testimony, she would worship the Lord in spirit and truth. St John 4:24

Bernice and Joe moved to Maple Valley, Washington in the 1960s where they raised their family 7 children 4 boys and 3 girls, and their nephew. Living on a farm, Bernice grew vegetables and flowers, she loved planting and watching things grow.

Having a large family she loved to cook.

A phenomenal cook, she baked and cooked dishes from her southern roots. Greens, fried chicken, potato salad., sweet potato pies, and jelly cakes (Daddy’s favorite).

In 1985 her husband Joseph Palmer Sr. proceeded her in death, and her life began a new chapter. Bernice became a foster parent and raised two of her great-nieces. She learned CPR and took classes to receive her Foster Care License.

She continued to support her family, raising grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She encouraged her children to give their lives completely to God this was her prayer for each of them.

Interceding on behalf of her family she was a prayer warrior. Not limited to just her family, as a devoted woman of God she counseled young women and men, encouraging them to live godly lives.

Living in faith she taught what she had learned, God is a Provider and a Keeper.

After many years of service under the Leadership of the late Bishop SD Leffall, where she served as Missionary and member of the Souls Stirrers Choir. Bernice became a member of Follow the Light Koinonia Church under the leadership of her son, Pastor Joseph Palmer Jr.

Here she was able to witness the power of God in her children’s lives, her prayers were being answered and lives were being changed.

God is Faithful.

A life well lived, Bernice was proceeded in death by her Husband, Jospeh Palmer Sr., Parents; Anderson and Elnora Norris, Son; Paul Henry Palmer and Nephew; Kenny Palmer, and Great-Grandson Jonathan Hartfield.

Bernice and Joseph Palmer Sr. leave a legacy of lives that will continue to love

and serve God.

Bernice is survived by: Sister Alberta Norris Bradford

Children: Venice Palmer Simmons, Joanne Palmer Fontenot, ( Earl) Joseph Palmer Jr. (Carolyn) Diana Palmer Fields (Tim) Micah Palmer (Florine) Marcus Palmer, Shante Palmer, Shalain Pitts

God Children: Timothy Smith, and Delores Richardson.

Grand Children: Genice Simmons, Andre Moss, Monique Moss, Leonard Simmons, Walonda Moss, Vergina Simmons Forest, (DeVictor) Joenay Palmer, Paul Palmer Jr,

Kimesha Palmer, Joseph Palmer III, Micah Palmer Jr., Malcolm Fontenot, Isaac Palmer

Ronnie Fontenot, Adaishewa Palmer, Ezekiel Palmer, Anthony Williams, and Katie Pitts.

Great, and Great Great, Grand Children, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.

To God Be the Glory.

"Thank You"

Thank you for your Love

Thank you for your Grace

Thank you for our Family

Thank you for our Faith

Thank you for the Good times

And spaces in between

A gentle nudge, laughter, and tears

In whatever life may bring.

Your hands were strong and loving

Always guiding never changing

You were there to hold us close

Your love was never-ending.

We Bless you here today

We Love you Always

Thank you for our Family

We’re gathered here to say

Lord Thank you for your Love

Lord Thank you for our Faith

Lord Thank you for our Family

Lord we Thank you for your Grace.

In Remembrance of our Parents

Joseph Sr. and Bernice Palmer