Bernice Rita Taylor
August 15, 1927 ~ January 9, 2010
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD, with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD.
Bernice W. “Miss Bee Bee” Taylor, 82, of Loveville, MD died January 9, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 15, 1927 in Scotand, MD she was the daughter of the late Richard White, Sr. and Alice Shorter White Beal. She is survived by her children Marcelene Taylor of Washington, DC, Joseph Taylor, Jr. of Loveville, MD, Linda Byrd or Virginia Beach, VA, Wanda Cutchember of Drayden, MD, Joan Courtney and Julian Taylor both of Lexington Park, MD; 22 grandchildren and 39 great-gandchildren as well as her sisters Mamie Humphrey of Norfolk, VA and Marguerite Austin of Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her siblings Richard White, Jr., John White, Henry White, Dennis White, Lucy M. Courtney, Nerissa Edmonds, Lila Shuebrooks and Mary White. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Bernice graduated from Jarboesville High School and then attended St. Mary’s Antioch School of Social Work, CSM. Bernie worked for the department of Social Services as a Social worker for 27 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. The Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 16th from 10:00-11:00 AM in Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Darian White, Brandon Brown, Joseph Taylor, III, Tyrone Bush, Andre Taylor, Wallace Byrd, II and Troy Cutchember. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alexander White, James Courtney, Jeremiah Cutchember, Roland White, James White and Paul Bush. Contributions may be made to The United Cerebral Palsy foundation of Southern Maryland, 21815 Three Notch Road, Suite H, Lexington Park, Maryland 20653.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May The Lord hold your hand and guide you to heaven. You have now become one of the stars in the sky and a guardian angel watching over your family. You may be The Lord now but your memories remain here with all of your family. May God bless you and keep you.”
“We were so sorry to hear of Bernice’s death. She was such a thoughtful loving person and we cannot imagine how much all of you will miss her. We will keep you in prayer.”
“We’re praying that God wraps the whole family in his loving embrace during this most difficult time. Gramma BB was one of a kind ~ she will be missed… Hugs, Peggy and Sharrie”
“My condolences to the family. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a beautiful person and was truly loved. She will now be watching over her family from Heaven. Hold onto all the wonderful memories that you have of your beautiful mother. May God Bless Each and Everyone of You.”
“”My Aunt Bee Bee will always live in our hearts. She has been a blessing to so many of our family members and friends, and now it’s time for us to bless her in her home going. She will be deeply missed.” “
“I have so many fond memories of seeing her smiling face at the family reunions she lovingly planned for the family. There isn’t a family member that her life did not touch. Aunt BeBe will be sorely missed. Love, Darlene “
“”Our prayers are with your Family and we will truly miss Cousin BeBe so very much.” Heaven is a much a brighter place and sweeter.She is apart of that great family reunion in the sky. Love All Of You.”
“We were sad to hear of the loss of Ms. Bernice. You have our sincere condolences. May God Bless you all. Irene Gross and Family “
“My Grandmother was as close to perfect as a person could be. She has given so much of herself to others. There has been a void left in my soul due to her recent passing. Thank you to everyone who have took the time to encourage our family. She is truly in a better place. She rightfully earned her wings. Rest dear soul…I love you.”
“To my cousins: Please accept my prayers and heartfelt sympathy during this sorrowful time. Ms. Bernice always had a smile and kind word whenever I saw her. I will always remember the love & support she had for all of you.”
“Julian (pops)& Family we pray that Jesus the Christ will bless & keep all of you! The girls promise to keep singing for their grandma..”
“Jules and family, I’m sure your heart is aching! I pray that GOD gives you the strength to endure in the most sorrowful time. I loved her too and will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Woogie”
“Joan and family. Your mother was a wonderful person and always bright and cheerful. Heaven will find her that way and may you all rejoice in the blessings of the Lord at this time.”
” Joan,Wanda and all the Taylor family May God bring you peace and comfort, and may your faith substain you in this time of loss.”
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning… Though your hearts may be heavy, heaven is rejoicing that another child has come home.”
“”His name shall be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God the Prince of Peace”..it is a great loss to all who knew her. Though hearts are heavy, we rejoice as we celebrate her life & unconditional love! I am especially honored & blessed for she was infact the jewel of all mother-in-laws. May God Almighty grant peace & comfort and cause us NEVER to forget her love!”
“To: Julian and Family, I would like to offer my sincere condelence to you, cherish all of the memories for they will live on forever! Your mother was such a beautiful lady! May GOD keep you strong and uphold you with his ever redeeming LOVE!”
“Darian and family: Deepest condolences to the entire family. Will keep all of you in our prayers. Hold on to each other for support, but most important, hold on to the good memories you have. May God bless you”
“My condolences to the family. I will keep you in prayer. “
“To the family, be encouraged & strong. Earth has NO sorrow that HEAVEN can not HEAL. BE BLESSED.”
“TO MRS. WANDA & THE FAMILY: YOU ALL HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. CHERISH ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES & “TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME” LOVE, CATHY, MICHAEL & CIERA YOUNG “
“”My condolences and blessing to the family Aunt BeBe you will surely be missed but the memories will live on go with God.””
“To the family, trust God during the days ahead of you as He will provide you comfort, patience, and understanding. Truly, she is in a much better place and reunited with God in Heaven. I can vision her getting the family together in Heaven for a great “Family Reunion” on high! Let us continue to celebrate her life and legacy for generations to come. The Hewlett-White-Shorter family has lost a great leader and elder, but she left us with a complete set of instructions.”
“”Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. May the Love of God and the comfort of those around you help you during this difficult time. Cousin Bee Bee will be truly missed by all.””
“Don’t think of her as gone away–her jouney’s just begun, life holds so many facets–this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched… for nothing loved is ever lost–and she was loved so much. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family on behalf of the Hewlett Family.”
“To Julian & Family: I pray that God will keep you all under his wings in this time of sorrow. I will remember Mom Bea as a strong solider for the Lord. Love you ALL!”
“Whitside Blessing and Condolences are with you. May God Bless!!!”
“To Bernice’s Family, My condolences to each of you, I knew Bernice from working at DSS with her, and more as a neighbor, what a beautiful,caring person she was to all she meet, remember the good times and hold on to your memories, May God Bless Each of You during this difficult time.”
“We’re praying that God be with you all in you time of sorrow. I aspire to have the values and virtues of Mrs. Taylor. May God bless your family.”
“All of your family are in our prayers. And may God continue to strenthen you all in your time of grief. “
“Julian and Family: Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. “
“Dear Family, my condolences go out to you. Such a kind, gentle, sweet spirited lady has left us her memories. God bless & keep you in his care. We will keep you in our prayers Love.”
“We love you and will miss you Bernice, May our prayers and sympathy comfort your family we know you are an angel now.”
“God looked around his garden and he found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best. I love you Grandma. “
“TO THE TAYLOR FAMILY,SO SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER,MRS,TAYLOR REMEMBER SHE IS IN THE BEST OF HANDS,GOD BLESS.”
“My thoughts & prayers are wih the family for your great loss. I always admired Ms Bernice for her quiet, unchanging faith in God. In days to come, may it comfort you to know she is at rest with the Lord she loves and that we will see her again.”
“MY DEAR GRANDMOTHER I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN IN HEAVEN AND I PROMISE I WILL BRING YOUR FAVORITE LEMON CAKE. WITH ALL OUR LOVE CHERYL AND DJAKA”
“Curt and I remember Bernice with fondness when we were the pastor and family at Hollywood United Methodist Church. Bernice was always “upbeat” with a wonderful smile. We will miss her presence. Our blessings to the family. Curt and Betsey Campaigne”
“Joan, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I know how close you were, and how much you will miss her. I’m sorry, Dear Friend…”