Bernice Williams Bray, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2010, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.
She was born in Scott County, Virginia (Manville) and had lived in Kingsport since 1955.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was loved by her nieces, nephews and friends. She loved her flowers, cooking and a great caretaker and was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Minnie Musick Williams; sister, Reba Kilgore, six brothers, Claude Williams, Carson Williams, Frank Williams, Hoyt Williams, Arthur Fay Williams, and Edsel Williams.
Survivors include her husband of over 63 years, Hoyt Bray of the home; daughter, Helen Poe and husband Tim of Apex, NC; son, Roger Bray and wife, Barbara of Sonora, CA; two grandchildren, Ryan Bray and wife, Carrie, Justin Bray and wife, Erin; mother of the grandchildren, Cyndie Bray; great grandchild, Rylee Bray; brother, Clayton Ola Williams of Kingsport and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 pm to 4 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Lynn Garden Baptist Church, 301 May Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37665. Funeral services will be at the church at 4 pm with Pastor Michael Wrye and Rev. Carl Strickler, officiating. Music will be provided by Beulah and Carroll Hurd.
Graveside services will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport. Pallbearers are her friends at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynn Garden Baptist Church (Elevator Fund) 301 May Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37665 or to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, TN 37601
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Bray family.
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Carter Trent Memorials:
From: Candace Skelton
cster38@yahoo.com
Date: 02/17/2010
Dear Uncle Hoyt,
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Bernice's passing. She was such an awesome lady and a wonderful aunt. She will be sorely missed. I am sorry I couldn't be at the services. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you dearly.
Candace, Jason, Mia and Macie
From: Vicki Wallen
vjwallen@hotmail.com
Date: 02/15/2010
Dear Bray Family:
Even though I only knew Hoyt and Bernice from Lynn Garden Baptist, all of you are in my prayers. Bernice was always very gracious. Since I live in Norfolk now, I will miss the service. My prayer is that God will comfort your hearts in the loss of your loved one.
From: Vickie Bright Godsey
vickie.godsey@gmail.com
Date: 02/15/2010
Uncle Hoyt,Roger,and Helen,
I was so sadden to hear of Aunt B's passing. She was such an important part of my life while growing up. I remember wating and watching for her to come outside to sweep the patio or check on her flowers so I could run out and cross over the ditch just to talk to her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Vickie
From: Diana Quillen Fisher
dqfisher@hotmail.com
Date: 02/14/2010
Dear Hoyt, Helen, and Roger,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. You all were wonderful neighbors and are remembered fondly.
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