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Bernice Tipp Gavins

03/21/1939 - 09/04/2024

Obituary For Bernice Tipp Gavins

Celebration of Life & Legacy for Mrs. Bernice Redding Gavins, affectionatly known as “The Original Tipp”, of Julliett, GA., will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at The Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary. Dr. Maxine Waddell, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Christian Church, Officiating, Reverend Natalie G. Askew, Eulogist. Interment, South-View Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. A Public Viewing and Visitation will be held at the mortuary Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Mrs. Gavins leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter, Sonya Gavins; 1 son, Gary Gavins; 6 grandsons, Evan, Dominique, Chris, Terrance, Rico, Gary; 1 granddaughter, Ashley; 4 great grandsons, Dominique, Jr., Gary, III, Darian, Sir Deon Gimillion; 5 great granddaughters, Sanai, Phenixx, Rose Raya, Bernice, Mia Gabriel; as well as a host of other relatives and close family friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the mortuary Thursday, at 10:30 A.M.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.

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To the family, children and grand childrens. I am a member of Mt. Pleasant Bapt. Church. I remember .ost of u if not all of you. I have the family in my prayers for comfort and strength that only God and the Holy Spirit can give. I remember you all they your grand father Deacon Claude Gavins. Gary Gerico, Ashley, and others. Terrance all use to be in the Sumbeam Choir. Your grandmother dad use to bring u all to Sunday School and Church. You all were the apple of his eye. I got to meet your grandmother thru your grandfather. A beautiful woman inside and out. Cherish there memories in your heart forever. Peace be unto you all.

Mrs. Lindsey of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

My condolences to my cousins as they morn their mother. I remember Aunt Tip always being excited to come to NC to visit her brother Chick and Doris. I loved watching her, g Granddad, and their sisters together. RIP Aunt Tip

To my Auntie Bernice love,Leon Miller Jr and all the family love you we'll, miss you.

One word describes my sister -in-law. MATRIARC. According to Webster's Dictionary:. A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.

She was my aunt she always treated me good may she rest in peace.Gregg Watley

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

Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. | Decatur, GA

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