of Vilonia, AR
March 12, 1926 - June 21, 2013
Bernice Gwatney, 87, of Vilonia, passed from this life on Friday, June 21, 2013. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 12, 1926, she was a daughter to Thad Edgar and Bernie (Bender) Rowland. Bernice will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend; she retired from CHDC with over twenty years of service. She was a member of the Red Hats, the Vilonia Senior Citizens Center and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her children: Keith Gwatney and wife Audrey, Willie Gwatney and wife Delores, Ann Faith and husband Bud, Rebecca Jo Johnston, Tammie Henderson and husband Byron, all of Vilonia, Joyce Tebbe and husband John of Jacksonville and step-daughter, Sue Sanders and husband Jerry of Sherwood; 23 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, and numerous extended family and friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Abe Gwatney; her parents; a daughter, Tommie Lynn Eggburn; four grandchildren; two sisters and six brothers
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vilonia Senior Citizens' Center.
Services will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, June 24, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501-327-7727). Interment will follow at Beryl Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.My heart goes out to you as Bernice was my"last"cousin always a hug always a smile God Bless all of you
Keith, Audrey and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Her legacy will live on through the many children and grand children ....
Brad and family,-
Please accept my heart-felt sympaty for you loss. May God continue to bless each of you today and forever more,
To Keith, Audrey & Brad Gwatney (and Family):
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
-Office of Student Life, Odessa College
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She was a good lady and will be remembered..
Love & Prayers to you all,
Dickey Goss
Tammie, Byron & family You are in my thoughts & prayers
praying for family
Some of my fondest childhood memories included Bernice and the Gwatney family.
I am praying that God will give each of you His peace that passes all understanding!
Love,
Debbie
Willie sorry to hear about the loss of your mom your in our prayers
So sorry to hear of you Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all you guys and your families. She will be remembered fondly.
I am sorry for your loss. Aunt Bernice's always had such a sweet smile.
Joyce so sorry about your mother.
Ann, I'm so sorry for your loss. She will never be forgotten.
I am very sorry for your loss your family will be in my prays
BERNICE WAS ONE OF A KIND. SHE ALWAYS HAH A SMILE ON HER FACE
We send our deepest sympathy to your family, just know she is in peace.
Marie, Jamie & Jennifer Ticer
Thoughts and prayers to our family in th loss of Aunt Bernice. She was a fun loving and caring woman. She will be greatly missed by all..