Mrs. Vernethel "Bernetta" Porter Gadsden was born January 16, 1946 in Charleston, SC. Following a period of recent health issues Mrs. Gadsden died suddenly Monday, May 31, 2021 at 5:54 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC. The Viewing for Mrs. Gadsden will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Walkers Mortuary Chapel, 3407 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC 29455. The Grave Site Service for Mrs. Gadsden will be conducted 11am, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Luke A.M.E. Church Cemetery, 7308 Mizell Road, Hollywood, SC. The Rev. Dr. Herbert L. Jenkins, The Servant Pastor, St. Luke A.M.E. Church, Officiating. Expressions of condolences or for further information you may contact Mrs. Gadsden's brother The Reverend Dr. Ricky Porter (478) 278-8164; porterricky@bellsouth.net. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Walker's Mortuary "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC 29455. Phone:(843)559-0341; Fax:(843)559-3415. www.walkersmortuary.com