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Bernice Felton Philpot

08/15/1942 - 12/19/2020

Obituary For Bernice Felton Philpot

Graveside service for Bernice Philpot, 78, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 4881 US Highway 29 South, Auburn, AL 36830, Reverend Amos Harris will officiate.

Mrs. Philpot, who passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home in Auburn, Alabama, was born August 15, 1942 in Lee County, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Philpot.

Public viewing for Mrs. Philpot will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: loving and very devoted husband, Leopoleon; three sons, Patrick (Betty Ann) Philpot of Auburn, AL, Kelvin (Cynthia) Philpot and Tony (Tracey) Philpot both of Opelika, AL; one daughter-in-law, Vivian Philpot of Auburn, AL; two sisters, Essie Philpot of Auburn, AL and Prinice Lee (Penny) Felton of Capitol Heights, MD; three brothers, Moses (Ella Pearl โ€œSue Sueโ€) Felton, Sanford (Dorothy) Felton and Bobby Felton all of Auburn, AL; one loving and very devoted sister-in-law, Rosetta Lewis of Tuskegee, AL; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two aunts, Lula Floyd of Loachapoka, AL and Lillian Dowdell of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends

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To all of the Philpot family and relatives, Dorothy and I offer our sincere sympathy and condolences. May Mrs. Philpot rest in peace. Andrew/Dorothy Lockhart

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you continue to find comfort in your loving memories and know that God promises to return our loved ones. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

Please accept our deepest condolences. Words fall short of even beginning to express our sorrow for the passing of aunt bunny. Our hearts are saddened, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are thinking about Uncle Peter, our cousins, and their families. May you be encouraged by family memories and comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Christopher (Jacqueline) Bryant Sugar Hill, GA.

I will miss Bernice and all the kindness she showed us. She was a wonderful person! May Peter and the family receive comfort from all her fond memories!

Love, Your Cuz, Annie Mae Floyd-Dinkins ๐ŸŒบ

I honor Bernice for her way of being that softened my heart. My sympathy to the family and friends, may you be comforted. Thomas Varner

May the peace of God be with the Felton/Philpot Family during this time๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ .

Pastor Thomas Brown Minister Tanya Brown

Bernice had the sweetest spirit about her- she always had a smile on her face and a kind word. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I know she will be greatly missed by her loved ones. Prayers for you all. -Nancy Conner Teel

Just want to express my sympathy and let the family know that i am praying for you all..Please keep in mind shes only resting, no more pain..Soon we all will experience the reality of seeing our love one again in perfect health...The bible at Isiah 33:24 assures us that soon no resident will say I am sick....your cuz Deloris Ogletree

To my mother and uncle's my cousins and my uncle Peter I just wanted you to know that I'm so sorry that we lost my ant Bonnie and I wish that I could be there for you all but because of this pandemic it's keeping me away I love you all and I'm praying ๐Ÿ™ for you and I hope that some day if God willing I will get to see you all soon but I know that my ant I is in a very special place now and all her pain is gone because God has wrapped his arms around her and all is good I

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

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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