Obituary - Bernice Atkinson Deane
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DEANE, Bernice Atkinson, 90, of Henrico, Va., went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Keith Deane, Sr.; and her granddaughter, Theresa Nicole Deane. Bernice is survived by her son, Donald Keith Deane, Jr. (Margaret Sue); daughter, Donna Kaye Deane (Jeff); two sisters, Patricia Parker (Johnny) and Jeraldine Alley; three brothers, Grayson Atkinson (Barbara), Harold Atkinson (Thelma) and Robert Atkinson (Sharon); three grandchildren, Sabrina Ladd (Tommy), Meghan Johnson (Joey) and Jennifer Deane (Melissa); and many great- grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was born September 7, 1930, one of fifteen children, to Raleigh Wheat and Agnes McCrary Atkinson, who predeceased her along with three sisters and six brothers. Bernice lived an abundant life as a loyal servant of God, visiting sick people in the hospital, teaching Sunday School and praying as a dutiful warrior. She spent her youth with a houseful of siblings on a country farm, tending to chores, taking care of younger siblings and sneaking away, to read a book under her favorite cherry tree. In the 1950’s she worked at Richmond Newspapers and a fashion clothing boutique in the City of Richmond. Her hobbies were God, family, country, home, sewing, nature, laughter and sarcasm. A heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped comfort and care for her these last several years.
‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die… and a time to rest.’
Graveside services for immediate and extended family members will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Locust Grove Family Cemetery, 1796 Atkinson Road, Mineral, Va. Donations on her behalf can be made to local charity of your choice:
Greater Richmond Chapter Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/grva/donate
Virginia Veteran’s Services Foundation https://virginiaveteransservicesfoundation.org/donation
Henrico Humane Society https://www.henricohumane.org/donate
https://henrico.us/police/animal-protection-unit for info on adopting a pet.
