Bernice Bernice C Bryans

Her parents were the late Wilbur Glen Carmichael and Sarah Mina Phillips Carmichael. Her sisters, Elizabeth Norton and Mildred Harris preceded her in death.

Her surviving family members include her son Mike and his wife Joan Bryans of Cartersville; granddaughters, Julie (Andy) Sneed of Castle Rock, Colorado; Brett (Jim) Opaleski of Acworth and Jennifer (Jeff) Pourchier of Canton; her eight great-grandchildren include Garrett, Sarah, Sydney, Beau, Jaime, Cole, Charley and Aubrey; survivors also include several nieces and nephews.

Bernice was a member of Sam Jones United Methodist Church and volunteered countless hours assisting the kitchen crew whom she loved dearly. Her helping spirit and devotion to Christ enabled her to utilize her gifts of service and her giving heart in assisting in many outreach programs associated with the church. During her working years, she was employed in the banking business while, at the same time, helped in the operation and ownership of the family grocery store. Her serving hands and heart were admired and respected by all who knew Bernice.

Her pride and joy were her family. As mom, grandmother, and Big Mama, she dedicated her life to ensure her family was loved and cared for. She had the uncanny ability to remember and share details from years past that brought smiles and happiness to her family. She has always been a source of cheer and comfort. We will forever be grateful for her love, compassion, great huge heart, baking skills, gentleness, perfect role model, and kindness. The family sincerely expresses gratitude and appreciation for the tender loving compassion the skilled staff of Townsend Park expressed to Bernice during her final earthly days.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday the 11th of November, 2017 at Sam Jones United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Lobello and Rev. Nena Jones officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Danny Chasteen, Bobbie Walker, Jimmy Walker, Tommy Walker, Bill Bowen and Terry Parker.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from four o’clock in the afternoon until seven on Friday, the 10th of November 2017 at Owen Funeral Home and also for one hour prior to service time at the church.

In lieu of customary remembrances memorial donations may be made in Bernice’s honor to the Pillars of Faith Campaign or the kitchen fund at Sam Jones United Methodist Church.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.