- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life Mrs. Bernice Miller Perkins, September 21, 1937-April 12, 2014, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 619 Highway 246 N, Greenwood, S. C. 29649, Reverend Bernard White, pastor, Reverend James F. Davis, III, eulogist
- Date of Original:
- 2014
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Greenwood
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Greenwood
Funeral service--South Carolina--Greenwood
Genealogy
African American women--South Carolina--Greenwood--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Greenwood--History--21st century
African Americans--South Carolina--Greenwood--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Greenwood County, Greenwood, 34.1954, -82.16179
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the 2014 funeral of Bernice Miller Perkins. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-P-Q-0029
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_perkinsbernicemiller
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_perkinsbernicemiller
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
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Greenwood, SC 29649 Reverend Bernard White, Pastor Reverend James F. Davis, III, Eulogist
Obituary
Bernice Miller Perkins, a dedicated teacher and servant of God, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on April 12, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, as well a beacon of faith and a lady with many skills, interests, and talents. She was born in Abbeville County on September 21, 1937. She lived and taught most of her remarkable life in Greenwood County.
Bernice is survived by Raymond, her dedicated husband of 53 years, and her three sons, Kenneth (Carolyn) Sullivan of Greenville, SC, Raymond Jr. (Valarie) Perkins of Columbia, SC, and Michael (Kymberli) Perkins of Detroit, MI; seven grandchildren, Josh, Treva, Brittney, Ebony, Raymond III, Melanie, and Kaden; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Katherine Wright of Detroit, MI; Sylvester (Mattie) Miller of Melbourne, FL; Johnny (Rebecca) Miller of Carlisle, AL; Sister-In-Laws Nannie Miller of Donalds, SC, Rose Ann Miller of Detroit, MI; Indiana (Doug) Thomas, of Greenville, SC; Brother-In-Laws Owen (Gloria) Perkins, of Lakeland, FL; Grady (Natalie) Perkins of Garner, NC; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommie Si Willie Mae Miller, her brothers, Robert Lee, J.T., and Rogers (Barbra) Miller.
Memorials may be made in honor of Bernice Perkins to Hospice Care of the Piedmont at 408 W Alexander Street, Greenwood, SC 29646, 864 227-9393.
Celebrating Bernice Miller Perkins
O fficiating Clergy - Rev. Deloris Henderson
Musical Prelude
Processional
Hymn
#248 "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand"
Prayer
Rev. Raymond Adams
Scripture Old Testament New Testament
Psalm 23 John 14:1-4
Min. Mark Sheard Rev. Henry Mansell
Family Tribute
Rev. Moses Miller
Hymn
#191 "Glory to His Name"
Reflections
Deacon Lafayette Harrison Mrs. Bessie Gilchrist
Raymond "Theo" Perkins, III
Solo
"It Is Well with My Soul"
Rev. Willie J. Choice
Eulogy
Rev. James F. Davis, III
Recessional
"Let the Church Say Amen"
Committal
Dunn Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Fellowship & Feasting
Dunn Creek Baptist Church
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I turned-my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day Io '0 to work to play
Tasks left undone must stay that way 1found that peace at the close o f day.
If my parting has left a void
| ' Then fifljt wthmiTnembered jo y!
A friendship shared, a laughr a kiss m>h yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burned with times o f sorrow
; life 's been fuH Jsavored much
a loved one's touch
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Don't lengthen it now with^mduy^idf. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted m e now; He set m e free.
Acknowledgements
"The Perkins ancMVlilier fam ilies wish to express their sincere gratitude to a ftth o se who support us d ifS fg
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Flower Girls - Nieces Pall Bearers - Nephews
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864/242-1144 Fax: 864 / 232-4636
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