Bernadette was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 3, 1934 to the late Daniel Thomas and Anna Marie Mankus Gorman. She attended local schools in Philadelphia and received her degree in nursing. She was a member of the Who's Who in American Nursing and the Who's Who Human Service Professionals. Bernadette was a long-time member of the St. Mary's Auxiliary, served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross and was a faithful attendee of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Bernadette was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Watson, Jr.; and son, Daniel Gorman Mullaney.
She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Mullaney David and her husband, Glenn of Nicholson and Joanne Mullaney Dunivant and her husband, Richard of Crescent City, FL; grandchildren, Emilie Grace David of Athens; Jessica Lynne Mullaney of Ephrata, PA and Daniel John Mullaney of Narvon, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 12, 2019 in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Chaplain Craig Topple officiating.
Inurnment will be in St. David's Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Radnor, PA, at a later date.
The family will receive guests immediately following the service.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be directed to St. Mary's Auxiliary, C/O St. Mary's Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.
Bernstein Funeral Home, www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
