battle with Alzheimer’s.
Bernice was born in Harlan, KY on October 5, 1939, and was a
graduate of Evarts High School in 1957.
Throughout her life she worked in various positions and in several states. Her biggest role
was being Grandma to 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Bernice was an avid
quilter and enjoyed presenting family and friends with their own special quilt. She will be
greatly missed by her children Karen (Bruce) Uhley, Kathy (Patrick) Towne, Steven (Virgina)
Taylor, Thomas (Heather) Taylor and Patricia Taylor. She is also Survived by 3 sisters Inis
Canady, Vicky Lindsay and Casey Pugh, and one brother John O’Rourke.
Proceeding her in death are her parents James Thomas and Velma O’Rourke, and sisters
Mary Daphne O’Rourke, Patricia Wallace and Tommie Somers and grandson Justin Rogers.
The Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.