Ms. Bernice Marie Tapp, age 76, of Harriman, TN passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Signature Health Services in Marietta, GA. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Ada Bates & Fred Tapp of Harriman, TN; her brother, Fred Tapp, Jr. of Marietta, GA.
Survivors include:
Niece: Cheryl Tapp Partington of Marietta, GA
Grand nieces & nephews: Ben, Megan & Miranda Partington of Marietta, GA
Bart & Ashley Tapp of Marietta, GA
Graveside service and interment will be Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dyllis Cemetery in Harriman, TN. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, TN is serving the family of Mrs. Bernice Marie Tapp.
Guestbook Entries
Bernice was part of my earliest childhood memories. I always called her "Polly" and loved her company when I was a little girl. As I grew up, our visits always seemed like a celebration; she got so excited. As an adult, I understood how strong and brave she was. Life was a daily challenge for her and extremely frustrating at times, yet she accepted this with grace. Of course, she could also be a spitfire! The years after my grandmother's death were lonely for her. Now we take comfort in her joining her loved ones with a new and whole body! All the family here will miss her and remember her with a smile. Because we could not attend the service, we want to thank all those who did attend and all those who sent loving thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Partington (Atlanta and Zug, GA and Switzerland)
You were special to us. Precious memories
Mary Jo & Boyd Jones (Milan, TN)
We miss you cousin Bernice. I remember the last time we were together what joy you brought to me.Great Grand daughter of Frances Bernice Neeley Windom.
Kayla McIntyre (Buchanan, GA)
Bernice is in Heaven now with her Mom & family. I know she is giving my sweet Mom & Dad a big hug right now. I will see her soon. She was a very loving sweet girl & lady.(we grew up together)
Joyce Neeley Howell (Covington, GA)
Bernice was such a sweet, smiling happy girl when we visited in her home as children & she was always happy to see us coming & sad when we left.
Shirley Neeley (Knoxville, TN)
I've enjoyed many years of Bernices friendship,while living next door to her on Flanders. I will miss her friendship and doing her hair. You will be sadly missed by our whole family.
Ann Pearch (Harriman, TN)
What a "Special Angel" Heaven holds now. No one was like you Bernice.Not just because we were 2nd cousins did I always enjoy when I was just a small girl & you were older, we had so much fun. Especially when you went back to Georgia with us for all of those good times.The daughter of your 1st cousin, Frances Bernice Neeley Windom.
Angela Windom Blackwelder (Buchanan, GA)
You will be missed Bernice !!! 3rd Cousin grand daughter of Frances Bernice Neeley Windom
Kim McCain (Bremen, GA)
My life was brighter to have known you.
Ricky Backwelder (Buchanan, GA)
I am a very dear friend of Angela (Windom) Blackwelder. My first job was working for her mother, Frances Windom. I remember Frances lovingly speaking of her cousin, Bernice. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. My prayers are with you all.
Loretta Hart (Marietta, GA)
Iv'e enjoyed many years of Bernices friendship,while living next door to her on Flanders Ave. I WILL MISS HER FRIENDSHIP AND DOING HER HAIR. yOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY OUR WHOLE FAMILY.
Ann Pearch (Harriman, TN)
4th Cousin
Dylon Blackwelder Age 12 (Bremen, GA)
4th Cousin
Angela Haley Grace Blackwelder Age 10 (Bremen, GA)
3rd Cousin
Patrice Blackwelder (Bremen, GA)
Third cousin to this precious lady. Grandson of Frances Bernice Neeley Windom. Son of Angela Gale Windom Blackwelder. You will certainly be missed, but never forgotten. God now has you in his hands and you will be much better off now. I really enjoyed every time I got to spend with you and Aunt Ada Tapp, your mother, my Great-Great Aunt. I'll miss your loving hugs!! XOXO
Charles Crawford Howell, Jr. "CHUCK" (Buchanan, GA)
Sorry for your loss. I didn't know her but went to church with Fred & Marie Tapp & loved both of them so much.
Rhonda Justice (Harriman, TN)
Eddie Neeley (Harriman, TN)
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