Bernice Fitzpatrick, age 85, of 26 Warnock Springs Rd, Magnolia died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Wentworth Place of Magnolia, AR. Bernice was born April 16, 1933 in San Antonio, TX. She is the daughter of the late Alvin and the late Erma (Watson) Franklin.
She was a homemaker with an exceptional love for children. Spending the afternoon coloring with the children was her favorite pastime. She loved all people and never met strangers. It made her happy to make others happy which she often did by telling jokes.
She is survived by one daughter: Patricia Childres of Mt. Holly, AR; one, grandson, Derrick (Luricia) Fitzpatrick of Magnolia, AR, and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 16 at Westside Church Of Christ, 201 S Adair St, Waldo, AR with Bro. Donald Howell officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Waldo under the direction of Henderson Funeral Service. Online guest book available at www.hendersonsmortuary.com.
Calling hours will be Friday, December 14 from noon - 4 p.m. at Henderson’s Mortuary, 614 Calhoun Rd, Magnolia, AR.