Bernice Edmonson age 86, passed away July 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Park Dale Edmonson, cherished daughter of the late Harry O. and Laura Melvin, beloved mother of Jennifer E. (Scott) Clark, Laurie R. (Jerry) Schloss, Barry D. Edmonson, and Jonathan M. Edmonson, treasured Grandmama of Cearan A. McGrath, Padraic T. (Sarah) McGrath, Renee S. (Steven) Bunker, Joseph P. (Lauren) Schloss, and Natalie C. Schloss, dear Great-Grandmama of Simon B. McGrath, Fiona M. McGrath, Oscar W. McGrath, Linus E. McGrath, Kayden J. Schloss, and Lorelei N. Schloss, beloved mother-in-law of John A. McGrath.

Predeceased by her twelve siblings, beloved sister of Roy (Vida) Melvin, Harry O. Melvin, Ruth C. (Hilton) Spiers, Thomas Melvin, Helen I. (Guy) Stewart, James K. (Letha) Melvin, Ray (Clematis) Melvin, Frances M. (Willard) Alsobrooks, Olin Patrick, Susie Juanita (William) Gore, Horace (Gladys) Melvin, and Huey (Pearl) Melvin. Beloved aunt and friend to many.

Private services will be held in her hometown of McNeill, Mississippi. Donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Smile Train, or the Animal Protective Association.