Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice Johnson will be Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church with Reverend Mark Mason as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Enid, under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Bernice was born on June 14, 1929 in West Point, Nebraska to Henry and Theresa Hunke and died on August 8, 2019 in Oklahoma City with her children by her side.
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She graduated from St. Boniface Catholic Grade School in Monterey, Nebraska and Guardian Angel Catholic High School in West Point, Nebraska. Bernice married G. Joe Johnson on January 17, 1950 in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Monterey, and they made their home in Nebraska, farming. They moved to Kansas in 1962 and later to Oklahoma. They owned and operated motels. Bernice was a chartered member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Enid. She was a member of the Altar Society.
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Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, Dan; parents; two brothers and one sister.
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She is survived by her children, Nancy (Jim) Fitzpatrick, Oklahoma City, Jim (Sandy) Johnson, Edmond, Mary (Steve) Walker, Waynoka, Joan (DeWayne) Benson, Edmond, Joe (Sharon) Johnson, Colorado Springs, CO; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Kampschneider, Camella Schlautman, Luetta Evert; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Memorials may be made through the funeral home to St. Gregory’s Altar Society.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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