She received her Master's degree from the University of Chicago in Adult Education and taught Interior Design.
She devoted much of her life to supporting her husband's career as a school superintendent and college president. They traveled extensively and collected Oriental art.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Calvin E. Gross.
Bernice is survived by her children, Gigi McEver of Oklahoma City, OK, Gary Gross of Charlotte, NC, and Glenn Gross of San Antonio, TX, as well as by eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
