Mrs. Bernice Harris passed away quietly Wednesday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 68. A native of Columbus and the daughter of the late Johnny Lee and Mattie Pearl Sanks Kendrick, she attended Spencer High School and retired from Toys 'R' Us as an Associate.
She was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and its Ushers Ministry.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter and son, Batrice Harris and Benny L. Harris III and a brother, Lorenzo Kindrick.
Survivors include a loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Benny L. Harris II; six grandchildren, Tyeshia, Amber, Aeriel and Maya Harris, Derrika Short and Joshua Harris; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Johnny Kindrick (Berdie) and Brady Kindrick; three sisters, Mable Kindrick, Cynthia Edwards (Darnell) and Tammy Kindrick; two uncles, Richard Sanks and M.C. Reese; one aunt, Marguerite Norris; sisters-in-law, Jackie Kindrick, Eva Burns(Jimmy), Nadine Harris and Francine Ferguson(Lonnie), a devoted godmother, Annie Askew and a goddaughter, Kennedi Lowman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Harris will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Saturday, September 3, 2022 following a Ten O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. officiated by Pastor Benjamin F. McGruder.
Visitation is from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide end of life services.
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Sharon Harris sent The Peace Lily for Bernice Harris - September 01, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wishing we could be there, but always sending our love. - Aeriel & Maya Harris
The Sweetest Touch was sent for Bernice Harris - September 01, 2022
I just got the news this morning. Bernice you were such an honest and strong woman . U spoke your mind and have excellent advice. I'm sorry to hear of your passing. I know Harris(Harry) is going to miss you dearly . I'm praying for him. God bless your family .
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL LEAF FROM THE WILLIAMS FAMILY TREE HAVE MOVE INTO THEIR NEW HOME. SENDING MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO MY FAMILY, THE FAMILY OF BERNICE HARRIS.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU IS MY PRAYER🙏🏾 SWEET REST TO YOU OUR BEA🕊️ GOOD NIGHT TILL THE MORNING COME🌹🙏🏾🕊️LOVEYOU SWEETNESS YOUR COUSIN GAIL D POLLARD (GRIGGS) FAMILY💖
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with her at Toys R US and she was like a second mother to me. I will carry my memories with me forever. Fly forever, my angel.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs.B passing I loved that woman she was like a second mother to me when we worked at Toys R US. I have so many memories of her and i will carry them with me forever. Fly high my angel
My deepest condolences to the family. She was a very kind hearted person, each time I was in her presence. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
OMG... I can't believe you're gone...you were my go to person... What am I going to do without you.. hug my sister and brother... I'll always love you ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Allow the comfort of the Holy Spirit keep you during this time. God Bless, Minister James H. Johnson II