Bernice Smith's Obituary
Bernice Smith age 97 passed away Oct. 26, 2011 here in Bogalusa La. where she was a resident. She was a member of bens Ford Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons Harold E. Smith (Glenda) of Bogalusa La., Ernest B. Smith Jr.. (Dianne of Angie La., and William L. Smith (Annise) of Bogalusa La. Daughters Jimmie Nell Smith Page (R.S.) of Bogalusa La., and Sylvia Smith Ellis (James) of Bogalusa La. 18-grandchildren 37-great-grandchildren 9-great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her husband Earnest B. Smith Sr., her parents, Brothers O.D. Bennett, Ansel Bennett, Virgil Ray Bennett. Sisters Leila Payne, Bell Brumfield, Otera Owens.
Visitation will be held in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Sunday Oct. 30, 2011 from 10 a. m. until time for services in the chapel at 2 p. m. Burial will be in Ponemah Cemetery. Pastor Lynn Martin and Pastor Jeff Tinsley will officiate..
Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.brownmcgehee.com
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