Bernice went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. She was born on February 23, 1916 in Deweyville, Texas and moved to Beaumont shortly thereafter.
Bernice was a graduate of Beaumont High School, a member of Heritage Trails Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, John Alston Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century, and the Mayflower Society of Houston, Texas. She was a member of North End Baptist Church. She resided at the Ridgewood Retirement Center for 16 years and was a resident of The Oaks of Beaumont at the time of her demise.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 50 years, Albert Thomas Stirling. She is survived by her son, Thomas Ray Stirling and wife Carolyn of Vidor and her daughter, Linda Bernice Aulbaugh and husband Carrol of Houston; four grandchildren, Mark Thomas Stirling and Scott Steven Stirling, both of Vidor, Todd Stirling Aulbaugh and wife Maribel, and Trent Stephens Aulbaugh and wife Pamela, both of Houston; and five great-grandchildren, Sarah Stirling, Todd II, Brittany, Angelica, and Courtney Aulbaugh.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Christine Carey and Texas Home Health Hospice for their loving care.
Graveside service will be 10:30, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Texas Home Health Hospice, 5683 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
