Bernice Ward Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Bernice Ward

Bernice Ward of Greensboro, 52 years old passed away on October 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital, Greensboro, Ga.

Bernice was born on April 17, 1971 to the late Paul Ward, Sr. and Annie Kate Ward. She was preceded in death by three siblings: Blondean Ward, Juanita Ward and Charles Ward.

She attended Greene County Schools. She worked as a CNA for many years until her health began to wreak havoc on her. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She had a smile that showed she loved everyone. She wasn’t just somebody, she was a friend, nurse, Mom, giver and most of all she loved her life and the time she had with her family.

Left cherishing her memories are: her only son: Jytavious Brinkley; one granddaughter: Harmony Brinkley; eleven sisters: Annie Ruth Hall (Charlie) of Milledgeville, Ga., Mary Adams (Lester) of Milledgeville, Ga., Tammy Jarrells (Tony) of White Plains, Ga., Faye Ruff (Patrick) of Union Point, Ga., Josephine Ward of Memphis, Tenn., Sheila Ward of Greensboro, Ga., Tracy Ward of Covington, Ga., Pamela Ward of Covington, Ga., Valeria Ward of Greensboro, Ga., Kameka Ward of Greensboro, Ga. and Christine Twilley (Carl) of Macon, Ga.; four brothers: Tony Ward of Greensboro, Ga., Kenneth Ward, Sr. of Greensboro, Ga., Joseph Ward of Augusta, Ga. and James Ward of Union Point, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Service: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel at Watts Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Ward, Officiating.

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Continued from the condolence prior. Love, Crystal Moon-Di Francesco

I will always remember you Mrs. Bernice. She watched over me and took me under her wing as a young CNA. We worked together at Family Life Enrichment Center. This hurts my heart to know that your gone. I know you are at peace. Rest in heaven my friend.

To know her was to love her. She was a sweet loving soul. She loved life and her family. Always smiling, quiet humble soul. We've been friends a long time I will cherish all of our long talks at stores, my house at the nursing homes and whenever we saw each other. You are now pain free my friend. Many prayers and blessings for your siblings your son and grandbaby. You will be greatly missed

Bernice you are now with your creator in peace. The love you extended to everyone you came in contact with will never be forgotten. The great times, laughter and fun times we had can never be replaced. You were always a great friend/sister and I will truly miss you. To the Ward Family, I send love, prayers for peace and strength for future days. ❤️ Omeka

Bernice was such a Beautiful Loving and Kind Woman.Keeping the family in Prayers.Love Octavia A.Heath

To my loved Sister, Bernice you touched a lot of heart and souls, with the beautiful smile you carried each and everyday even through the sickness you suffer with. But you at peace no more suffering and pain. I will forever love you and carry you deeply in my heart I will truly miss you, especially the long talks with had, the laughters we had. ( your sister Kameka)