Funeral program for Mrs. Bernice Taylor

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Saturday, May 20, 2017
11:00 A.M.
Thomas Grove African
Methodist Episcopal Church
Claxton, GA 30417
Reverend Charlie Fogle, Officiating
Reverend Robert Edwards, Presiding
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Interment
Hagan Cemetery
Hagan, GA

Mrs. Bernice (Brown) Taylor was born on May 10, 1931 to the
last Jessie Mae Brown and the late Daniel Kirby. She transcended to
her heavenly home on Sunday, May 14 at 6:30 a.m.
Mrs. Taylor was a product of the Evans County School system.
She attended Evans County High School and graduated in 1948 with
the honor of class salutatorian. At the age of 10 on December 7,
1941, she joined Thomas Grove AME Church where she served
faithfully until her death. As a servant leader and member of
Thomas Grove AME Church, she held numerous positions including
the offices of church treasurer, church secretary, stewardess,
missionary, and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Taylor was also active
in the community by serving as a founding member of the Evans
County Afro American Society.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories, one son: Carlos Nails
(Thomasina) of Hobbs, NM; two daughters: Mary Wyatt of Claxton,
GA, Karen Nails-Porter (Derrick) of Daytona Beach, FL; one
adopted daughter: Bobbie Stuckey of Statesboro, GA; two brothers:
Warnell Brown of Cherry Hill, NJ and Daniel Kirby, Jr. (Allison) of
Orlando, FL; one sister, Toni Watson (Sidney) of San Antonio, TX;
one biological grandson, Justin Blitch of Atlanta, GA; two adopted
grandsons, Roland Lane, Jr. and Chandler Stuckey, both of
Statesboro, GA; two adopted granddaughters, Catawba Walton
(Dexter) and Kendra Lane, all of Statesboro, GA; three great
grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. She had two
lifelong friends, Mrs. Earlean Bailey and Mrs. Ida Mae Sapp; an
extended family: Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Smith, Jr. (Betty); Angie
Miller (Joe), Kelly Miller (Keith), Kathy Wilbanks (Ricky), Jenny
Chapman (Steve), and a host of loved ones that affectionately
referred to her as Granny.
Presiding...............................The Reverend Robert Edwards
Processional...............................Clergy, Family and Friends
Selection......................................................Choir
Prayer...........................The Reverend Doctor O. H. Smith, Jr.
Scripture
Old Testament.................The Reverend Anthony Benjamin
New Testament......................The Reverend Vivian Byrd
Selection......................................................Choir
Remarks..........................................Fimit 2 minutes
As a Friend..................................Sis. Deloris Fewis
As a Church Member...........................Bro. Jewell Jones
As a Family Member...........................Bro. Carlos Nails
Obituary
Read Silently
Acknowledgements...........................Harpers Funeral Home
Solo...............................The Reverend Deanna Benjamin
Eulogy...............................The Reverend Charlie P. Fogle
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Linell Bailey
Robert Eason
Jerry Phillips
Reginald Cooper
Jerome Lane
Bob Wilkerson
Frank Hagan Roland Lane
Family and Friends
We, the family of the late Mrs. Bernice Taylor would like to thank
everyone for all acts of kindness and sympathy that have been
expressed to us during this most difficult time. There are no words
sufficient to express our appreciation and we pray that God will watch
over and bless each of you.
Thomas Grove AME Church social hall.
Profossional Servures Entrusted To:
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
125 North Broad Street * daxtofi, Oeorgia 30417
(912) 739-265*
WWW. bodies Funerals, com
Juanita B. Modges
(Dioner
Percy Madges
Mortician
Yvonne Modges
(deneral Manager
Y'lonne Modges
Mortician
Marold Jones
^Assistant Manager
Jerry E. Gibson
Mortician
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