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Obituary For Mrs. Bernice Ledwell

Bernice Ledwell died peacefully on July 8, 2020 at her home. Bernice was born in Albemarle, N.C. on December 29, 1926 but was reared in Guilford, College, N.C.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. She did further study at the University of N.C. at Greensboro, N.C. She taught in the Guilford County Public School system for 43 years. Her educational experiences included being a member of the accreditation team for the Greensboro City School system and serving as a satellite teacher in the Model Reading Program. In 1992 she was recognized by the Pleasant Garden PTA and the N.C. Congress of Parents and Teachers for the contributions made in the interest of Education, Health and general welfare of children and young people.

Bernice was a lifelong and very active member of Reynolds Chapel Baptist Church.

Bernice Ledwell was married to Edison Ledwell who predeceased her 1969. She is survived by two daughters, Elreta (Richard) and Edwina (Glen), one grandson, Richard, III (Keri) and two great grandchildren, Richard,IV and Piper. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Due to COIVID-19 restrictions, the homegoing celebration of July 14, 2020 at her beloved Reynolds Chapel Church is restricted to family. However, a public viewing is scheduled Monday, July 13, 2020 from 4 -7 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service at 1810 Brockett Avenue, High Point, N.C. Interment at New Goshen United Methodist Church immediately following service

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service Inc.

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My sincerest thanks to the family fo sharing her with us. I've wanted to thank her for encouraging and supporting me - third grade student of hers '90-'91. I'm home for the holidays and began flipping through an old year book I found. I circled her picture then and wrote as neatly as I could - "favorite teacher!" She will always hold that title as I will, her, in my heart. My sincerest condolences. Mike Burton

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I certainly am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Ledwell. She was my first grade teacher at Rena Bullock school. She was such a nice teacher one I never forgot. My sister Angela Coleman would share Bible thoughts with her. I got to see her I think in 2019. My sister Angela passed away too May 08, 2020. Again my deepestcondolences to the family. Veranda Coleman

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Edwina and family although I have never met Mrs Ledwell , I feel as though I know her Because of all the stories you have shared with me. She was a wonderful mother and she raised a beautiful daughter. Edwina I pray that God comforts you and Elreta. May God bless you with the beautiful memories you will always have of your mother and may her legacy continue to live through you and Elreta. Lisa Mungo/ Upper Marlboro, MD

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Edwina and family although I have never met Mrs Ledwell , I feel as though I know her Because of all the stories you have shared with me. She was a wonderful mother and she raised a beautiful daughter. Edwina I pray that God comforts you and Elreta. May God bless you with the beautiful memories you will always have of your mother and may her legacy continue to live through you and Elreta.

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To Elreta, Richard, Edwina & Glenn, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many fond memories of being in the home of Mrs. Ledwell! She was wonderful; always so sweet and always cooking a great meal for us!! Heaven truly has another Angel! Love you all! Alma & Gerald Thomas

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We are saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. May our prayers of comfort, peace and strength lift your hearts today. Carla, Autumn & Amber Anderson St. Luke COGIC Chicago, Illinois

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Joyce Surgeon Simpson

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I am sincerely saddened that we have loss Mrs. Ledwell. She made an impact on my life that will last forever. She was a loving and kind teacher with style. My deepest sympathy to you all. I will never forget My first grade teacher at Rena Bullock Mrs. Ledwell

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Mrs Ledwell was my first grade teacher at Rena Bullock. She had a very lasting impression on so many that she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Barbara Crumpton

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Linda Woods : She was one of my best teachers at Rena Bullock, she taught me to be the best I could be. That is my love for reading came from her. Love you. Ms Ledwell, RIP

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She was one of my best teachers at Rena Bullock, she taught me to be the best I could be. That is my love for reading came from her.

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She was so kind to all of us kids. I know we were a challenge but she loved us. Praying for the family

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So to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know y'all are in my prayers.Be strong in God. Forestine Gladney Cobb

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I am truly sorry for your loss. God will keep you in prayer. Carletta Judd & Family

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Mrs Bernice Ledwell was truly a kind and generous lady. I met her when Elreta came to Michigan State University. She invited me down to Greensboro to visit when the family. I will never forget the fish fry that she hosted in the backyard or the hospitality I received that summer. Even 18 years later when I took my daughter to NC A&T, we stopped in to see her and the hospitality has not changed. She was such a special person and I pray for the comfort of the entire family. God Bless you all.

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I am truly saddened by this news; yet I know that Aunt Bernice is truly at peace. A life we'll never forget, and a life well lived. Love you Elreta and Edwina. Call on me if I can do something for you.

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So sorry for your loss, LindaFoddrell

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Sorry for your loss.Linda Foddrell

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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