Mrs. Bernice Ledwell

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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