The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 125 Bethlehem Road, Byromville, Georgia. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such a high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
Bernice was born April 2, 1930, to the late Joe Spivey and the Lucy Mae Brown Spivey. Born in a family of 11 siblings who preceded her death Rannie Spivey Law, Jessie James Spivey, Johnny Bernard Spivey, Nancy Spivey Stewart, Ruthie Mae Spivey Towns, Claude Spivey, Jennie Spivey Smith, Sampson Spivey.
Bernice was married to the late Willie Joe Clark, and to this union eight children were born. Two children, Ruthie Mae Clark and Willie Joe Clark Jr., preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church whereas she served on the Usher Board Ministry for 30 years and Missionary Society. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and taking care of her dog.
She leaves to cherish her memories to Gloria Clark Wiggins (John), Mahalie Clark, Oscar Clark, Johnny Clark (Tammy), Robert Clark (Katrina), Jessie Clark; 26 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Hardrick; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives.