Mrs. Willie Bernice Joiner was born September 20, 1954 in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Carrie J. Parker and Willie Brice Matthews.

Bernice was a loving and caring mother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was full of laughter. She was well loved by the world and everyone.

Bernice was survived by her daughters, Delia Briddy, Qiana Briddy and Traci Briddy; a sister,Willie Mae Dupree; a brother, Johnny Frank Houston; nine grandchildren, Darian Scott, Christopher Scott, Brittany Daughtery, Lesha Daughtery, Qiana Lasha Briddy, Ronald Dupree, Isiah Dupree, Ahijah Reams, and Ariel Reams; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends