BERNICE BRIAN

May 17, 2009

Bernice was born in Chester, PA almost 87 years ago. She married Eddie when she was just 19 and followed him to various military bases. She got a jobs as a waitress each place they went. When the war was over Bernice went to beauty school and she and Eddie ran a beauty shop together in West Philadelphia. Later Eddie got a job at the Navel Depot in Northeast Philadelphia so they bought a home within walking distance. Bernice set up shop in the basement and was able to work while the kids were upstairs. Later she became a Tupperware dealer and held parties several nights a week.

Bernice passed away peacefully after undergoing dialysis for 14 months. Her mind was always sharp and she made the decision to stop fighting kidney disease. Bernice followed her husband of 56 years with a planned cremation. Her ashes will be buried with his.

Bernice is survived by three children: Stuart (married to Mary Ann), Debbie (married to Ralph) and Barry (married to Donna); four grandchildren: Jason, April (married to Armond), Rebecca and Daniel (married to Sita); and two great grandchildren: Jazzmen and Jaiden.