Bernice L. Holland

February 13,  1923 ~ August 27, 2012

Bernice L. Holland, 89, of Buckner, MO passed away August 27, 2012 at Oak Grove Missouri Nursing and Rehab.
Bernice was born February 13, 1923 in Hays Township, Greene County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Luther L. and Emma (Bibb) White. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Lona (White) Shoopman and Alvie (White) Textor and her brother, William Eugene White.
She graduated from Lake Side High School in 1941, being the first in her family to accomplish that.

Bernice lived in the, Morning Star Community of Greene County with her husband and daughter until relocating to Buckner, MO in 1954. She retired from Western Electric of Lees Summit, MO in 1980, and enjoyed a very rewarding retirement.

Bernice is survived by her loving daughter, Patsy Massey and husband Lonnie; three sisters; Selma Highfill, of Paragould, Geraldine Bentz of Batesville, AR. and Dorothy Smith also of Paragould. Two grandsons; Brian and Brandon Massey, two great grandchildren; Morgan and Garrin Massey, many other relatives and a host of friends.

A visitation will be held Friday August 31st, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300 Adams, Buckner, MO.
Pastor R. Douglas Schildknect will officiate. Interment will follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery.

Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the nursing staff of Oak Grove and Preferred Hospice of Lexington for their care and concern during her final days in this life.