Bernice Nichols Berry, 96, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009. She was born on November 3, 1912 in Merryville, Louisiana to the late Maude and Jessie Nichols. Bernice was a retired beautician having lived in Beaumont since 1938.
Her husband, Tom Berry preceded her in death in 1993.
She leaves behind her church family at Paradise Primitive Baptist Church; her nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Bonnie Nichols; as well as a host of friends.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paradise Primitive Baptist Church, 2100 Nall, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
