She was born to the late William and Imogene Smith on August 23, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Phillip Thomas; her daughter, Kim Trudell (David); her grandchildren, Helene Trudell, Will Trudell, Clara Trudell, Jude Trudell, Amelie Trudell, Mack Trudell; and her brother, W. T. “Billy” Smith (Nancy).
Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Church of Christ, 9100 E Sandidge Rd, Olive Branch, MS.
Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, February 10 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. Services will follow at 2:00pm.