Mrs. Bernice O'Neal Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Independent, Humble, Loyal, and Loving are some of the words that describe Mrs. Bernice O’Neal our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who is affectionately known as “Floogie” “Mama” and “Granny”. She passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 following a lengthy illness at the age of 82 years. Bernice was born August 8, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to Herman and Mattie (Lipcomb) Fulford. She was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Bernice was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1955. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and attended faithfully until her illness. Bernice worked at Saginaw County Hospital for several years. She was then employed by General Motors working at Saginaw Manufacturing as a member of the Skilled Trades until her retirement. She was a proud member of UAW Local #467. Bernice loved traveling, shopping, playing cards and most of all spending quality time with her family and her dog Bear. Bernice’s memory will be cherished by her children, Arthur (Linda) O’Neal II, Saginaw, MI, Richardo O’Neal, Sr., Atlanta, GA, Gladys Carter, Lansing MI, Wendy O’Neal, Saginaw, MI and Valeski O’Neal, Grand Rapids, MI; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her loving sister, Helen Johnson, of Saginaw, MI; and the many nieces and nephews that she loved very much. Bernice also leaves to cherish her memory one daughter-in-law, Debbie O’Neal; two very special friends, Misako “Mickie” Johnson and Gwen Simmons. Bernice was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelley O’Neal; son, Alfred O’Neal, Sr.; parents, Herman and Mattie Fulford; sisters, Mary Ross, Beverly Crumble, Lee Etta Fulford; and brother, Alfred Fulford. “We’d like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and support during this very difficult time for our family”. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 535 Cathay Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48601 with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Dennis Laffoon, Pastor and Rev Thelma Williams will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601. Friends may call at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607 on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Bernice O'Neal

August 8, 1937 - September 11, 2019