Bernice West Overton-Manning slept peacefully away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at NHC Fort Sanders Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. Bernice was born on August 15, 1927 to the parentage of Eva West Franklin and stepfather, James Franklin. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Lakeshore Mental Hospital before opening her own private health care business. She was a long time member of the House of God. She was preceded in death by parents: mother, Eva West Franklin and stepfather, James Franklin. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Romulus Ewell Overton, Sr.; daughter, Peggie Overton Moran; nine grandchildren, Romulus, Jr., Sessily, John-III, Myron, Robyn, Keonia, Bryiant, Ryin and William, Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; cousins, Eva West-Polk, Willie Mae West-Davis and Pearlie Mae Bassett; a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 6:00-6:30 PM with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Reverend Dr. Michel S. E. Caldwell officiating.

This obituary was posted on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 7:17 am.
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