Bernice was born to Arnett and Leona Lilley, August 3, 1929 in Shepherd, Texas. She graduated from Shepherd High School. She married Boyd G. Mayes in 1972, and they lived together in Pasadena, TX.
She is survived by her children: Bill Gray and Carolyn Lovorn (Raymond), and grandchildren Jason Lominac (Laurie), Jennifer Morrow (Stefan), Jessica Stulberg (Michael) and Samuel Gray. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by Boyd G. Mayes (husband), Arnett Lilley (father), Leona McDowell Lilley (mother), A.W. Lilley (brother), Linda Malone (sister), Doug Lilley (brother) and Earl Lilley (brother).
She enjoyed dancing, beachcombing, bird watching and shopping.
A graveside service will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 am with Pastor Bob Hotten officiating the ceremony at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023.
The family requests that donations be made to Center Point Community Church, 2510 Center St. Deer Park, TX 77536.
The family would like to thank Parsons House La Porte for a wonderful assisted living experience over the last 8 years.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Mayes family.
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