February 1931 – December 2019
Bernice Strong, age 88 of Delhi, passed away on December 3, 2019. Bernice was born February 8, 1931 in California to La Fayette and Sylvia Dotson. Bernice settled in Delhi in 1969. She enjoyed writing poems and songs, embroidery, gardening and visiting with friends to catch up on the latest news about what was going on in their lives. She loved to read books and would read at least three books a week. She didn’t watch much television but she really liked Dancing with the Stars and would never turn down a good card game, such as Pitch or Hearts.
Bernice is survived by her son and two daughters, Steven Strong, Sandra Neves, and Sherry Choquette; her sister Carolyn Jennings, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Bernice is preceded in death by her husband Ercil Strong, and brothers, Sherman, Eddie, James, George, and Eldon Dotson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 4pm – 7pm at Allen Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 10am also at Allen Mortuary with interment to follow at Turlock Memorial Park.
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Debra Austin & family says
December 7, 2019 at 9:45 pmSweet Bernice you will be so missed. We were great neighbors in Delhi, even though it’s been some years I will always remember you and Ercil where wonderfully kind and were
awesome friends and great neighbors. You will be deeply missed. My condolences to all your other friends and family, especially Brand, who used to play with Patsy and my children. GOD bless and keep you in HIS loving arms.