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Bernice A. Stringfellow passed away August 12, 2017 in Houston, Texas at the age of 85.
Bernice was born on June 25, 1932 in Crosby, Texas to Frank and Katherine Jenkins. She graduated from John H. Reagan High School. Bernice worked at Kaplan's Ben Hur during high school. After graduating high school, Bernice attended Massey Business College and worked several office clerical jobs, the longest being at Hollywood Cemetery. Bernice married Wesley O. Stringfellow Jr. on January 14, 1956.
Bernice preceded her loving husband, Wesley O. Stringfellow Jr., of 61 ½ years by 40 hours. Bernice was never very far from her husband's side and always showed the utmost love and patience with him in the last few years while he was battling Alzheimer's.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Nancy Moerbe and Frankie Barnes.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Tricia Stringfellow; and her grandchildren Claire and Grant Stringfellow, as well as numerous nieces and nephew.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the American Heart Association.
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August 21, 2017
Richard Steele
Tricia and Wes, Leigh and I are so sorry to hear that your parents have passed.
Take care...
Leigh Anne and Richard Steele
August 21, 2017
Karen Riggs
Dear Wes & Tricia, it's been many years since we've seen each other. I was very saddened to hear the news of both your parents passing. Take comfort that they are together in death as they were in life and are in the glorious presence of our Lord. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family in the days ahead.
August 18, 2017
diana cains
my condolences to your family
August 17, 2017
American Heart Association
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
August 17, 2017
Cindy Magouirk
Wesley and Bernice were great Lazybrook neighbors. I remember them sitting in their lawn chairs on their driveway and waving to cars/neighbors passing by. Jackson and I would visit with them there occasionally. I enjoyed their lively conversations. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
August 17, 2017
Liesa Ransleben
So sorry Wes and Tricia, my condolences.
August 17, 2017
Michael Hutton
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's death, it is always so very hard to lose your parents. There are no words to take away your sorrow. May God hold you close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Tanya Hutton
August 15, 2017
A wonderful person and a great neighbor ,you will be missed gods blessing s to your family
J.c.custard and family
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