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COLUMBIA - A graveside service for Willardean Bickley “Dean” Bernstein, 81, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016, in Beth Shalom Cemetery Whaley Street. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Mrs. Bernstein, widow of Arnold Bernstein, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 in Newnan, Georgia. Born on July 30, 1935 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late John Bickley and Willie Lee Bowman Bickley.
Dean was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue. She was the President of the Sisterhood and served on the Chevra Kadisha for over 30 years.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughters, Brenda Joy “BJ” Bernstein of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, Lynn Bernstein of Fairfield, Connecticut, and Susan Bernstein Kittleson (Joseph) of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Alex Slobin, Sam Slobin, Julia Kittleson, and Griffin Kittleson; and half brothers, Dupre Percival of Columbia and Franklin Percival of Florida.
Memorials may be made to Beth Shalom Synagogue, 6827 N. Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206; or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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October 17, 2016
Brenda Kae Merritt
BJ - my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
October 16, 2016
James Coker
Saddened to hear of Dean's passing. She was my across the street neighbor in Surfside, and we enjoyed the beach and chatting across the street. She will be remembered fondly!
October 15, 2016
Cydney Berry
So sorry for all of you-- you will miss her- as will all of us who worked with her over the years and were able to call her friend.
October 12, 2016
Dear Brenda Joy, Lynn,and Susan,
As so many Kaylin, Taylor, and I loved Dean and Arnie! Wonderful memories being neighbors on Spring Valley Court!
We send our heartfelt prayers and thoughts to each of you! We are all so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of Dean and Arnie!
Kaytina, Kaylin, and Taylor
October 12, 2016
Sincere condolence to the family. May you find comfort in God's promises.
October 12, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time
October 11, 2016
Camey Parker
Dear Lynn, Brenda Joy and Bae,
Thinking of you all in this difficult time. May time and fond memories replace your grief.
I have very fond memories of delicious food your Mom prepared, how she made me laugh, and the mental picture of her riding an ostrich in Africa! Your parents were the greatest and so glad to have known them!
Hugs to you all!
Camey
October 11, 2016
What a sweetheart! I loved Mrs. Bernstein. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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