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Wednesday, 31 January 2018 17:07

Bernice May Osburn

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Bernice May Osburn

Bernice passed away Monday night, Jan. 29, 2018 in Roanoke Rapids.

She was born May 12, 1926, in Pleasant Hill, Tenn.

She was the daughter of Hunter and Gladys Bradbury and was the oldest of six children.

She moved to Akron, Ohio, during WWII to work in a factory.

She married Russell E. Osburn and raised two sons there and then moved to North Carolina after they both retired.

She made many friends in Roanoke Rapids and they all called her Grandma.

She was a loving wife, mother and Grandmother. She loved her many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Osburn, son Garry D. Osburn Sr., brothers Charles and Samuel Bradbury.

She is survived by her son Raymond and wife Cathy Osburn. Daughter in law Brenda Osburn. Granddaughters Dawn DeMuesy (husband Todd) and Starr Osburn. Grandson Garry D.

Osburn Jr (wife Heather). Great grandsons Jacob and Mitchell DeMuesy, Garry D. Osburn III and Austin Osburn. Great granddaughter Brandi Osburn. Sisters Betty Kemmer, Doris (husband Carson) Pharris and Harriet Coe.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Thursday Feb. 1, 2018, at Wrenn Clarke and Hagan Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be made to: www.wrennclarkehagan.com

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