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Bernice Denton

Aug 12th, 1926 - Sep 18th, 2019

Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora

Visitation: 12 noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home

Interment: Bunker Cemetery, Rinard

 

   Bernice E. Denton, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

   She was born August 12, 1926, in Clay County, the daughter of Lloyd “Jack” and Eva (Thompson) Strange.  She was united in marriage to Hershell B. Denton November 29, 1943, in Louisville and they shared 66 years of marriage prior to his death March 8, 2010.

   Bernice had worked for Sparton Manufacturing and later retired from North American Lighting, and will be remembered for how much she enjoyed spending time with her co-workers.  She and Hershell tended to an apple orchard on their property and sold apples for many years.  She took special pride in caring for her yard and orchard, and spent as much of her time outside as she could.  For over 65 years, Bernice was a faithful member of New Hope Pentecostal Church, and in the past had volunteered as part of the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and as an election judge. 

   She is survived by her children: Sharon (Cecil) Atchison of Marion, Karen (Jerry) Tinsman of Flora, Terri Ettleson of Flora, and Toni (Darrell) Carder of Clay City; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Jack Strange of Loveland, CO, Judy (Ken) McPherson of Lufkin, TX, and Von “Smokey” (Kay) Strange of Flora; daughter-in-law: Wanda Denton of Puxico, MO; sister-in-law: Catherine Cunningham of Flora; as well as many extended family members.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son: Forest Denton; grandson: Bryce Ettleson; siblings: Josephine Williams, Lorene Williams, Dorothy Strange, Donna Jean Brown, and Joyce Hall.

   A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bro. Jeff Hough officiating.  Interment will follow in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard.  Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to New Hope Pentecostal Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.  

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Angelia Warren

September 18th

Karen,Julie,Terri, and family, Sorry to hear of Bernice passing. She was one of a kind, we will always have fond memories of her.

LISA PAYNE

September 18th

I PRAY THAT THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU PEACE IN YOUR HEARTS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. AUNT BERNICE WAS A STRONG WOMEN , SHE WOULD WISH YOU TO BE STRONG ALSO. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.

Trudy Zimmerman Stanford

September 18th

What a sweet woman. Always with this smile on her face. Rest In Peace Bernice.

John and Judy Lusk

September 18th

Our condolences to the family. Bernice was such a nice lady. I always think of how much she smiled and laughed. It made you feel good to be in her company. Rest in Peace, Bernice.

Sandra Henson

September 18th

So sorry this earth just lost another sweet lady

Yvonne

September 18th

I cant wait till I hear your laugh again

Sarah and Jim Hayes

September 18th

So sorry for your loss.

Larry and Judy Griffith

September 18th

Thoughts and prayers for the family. We worked many years with her at NAL. Always smiling. RIP Bernice

Linda Martin

September 18th

Toni, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Glenda Oliver

September 18th

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the whole family. Karen my dear friend I will be praying for you all.

Dave & Deb Grahn

September 18th

So sorry for your loss!! May you be blessed with loving memories and the peace that only God can give!

Jeff &Marti Ruger

September 18th

So sorry for your loss.

Steve and Cindy Valbert

September 18th

So sorry for your loss, condolences to the family.

Dwaine & Anita Worthey

September 19th

Toni. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Tish Tagge

September 19th

So sorry for your loss!

Alan Buck

September 19th

Sympathy is extended to The Family. Sorry for Your Loss.

Doug and Debbie (Showalters) Slover

September 19th

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Peggy Shroyer Leigh

September 19th

You're all in my thoughts n prayers. Always enjoyed seeing n visiting Bernice when I'd cross paths. Hugs to you all.

Helen Fatheree and family

September 19th

We are sorry for your loss.

Willie Thompson

September 20th

Please accept my deepest sympathy with your mothers passing . Willie

Mike and Sharon Gray

September 21st

So sorry for your loss. Have known Bernice for many yesrs, she was a wonderful lady, a hard working woman and a loving mother. Prayers for the family.

Judy Bryden

September 22nd

Karen.....I am so sorry at the loss of your Mother. She was a sweet and kind lady. Prayers of healing for your family.

Leon & Glenda Sharp

September 22nd

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. May God bless & comfort you in your hour of need.

David Blandford

September 22nd

She was the hardest working person I ever met. I always respected her.

Jacquie Young Cooper

September 25th

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.

Tim & Jana Tolliver

September 25th

So Sorry for your loss.

 

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