Bernice E. Oakes

Bernice Rebecca Eggleston Oakes, age 91, of Snow Creek passed away on Saturday, August 28. She was born on September 22, 1929 to the late Nannie Wingfield and Joseph Richard Eggleston.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, William Carlton Oakes; brothers, Tommy J. and Jack Eggleston, Randolph Davis; sisters, Josephine Haynes and Johnsie Wells; and granddaughter Laura Cabell Oakes.

Surviving are her son, Gerald (Anne) Oakes; daughters, Joyce (Jim) Thompson, and Cynthia (Ricki) Oakes; grandsons Adam and Brian (Maia) Thompson; and beloved great grandson, Avery Carlton Thompson; sister-in-law, Ruby Mae Oakes; numerous nieces and nephews; and two “just like” daughters, Donna and Mollie.

Bernice worked at DuPont in Martinsville for 33 years before retiring in 1985. She was also a member of the Snow Creek Christian Church. Bernice was an excellent old fashioned Southern cook and loved feeding her family and friends. Bernice enjoyed hunting and stock car racing. Bernice was blessed to be able to stay in the family home almost to the end of her life due to the devoted care of her daughter Cynthia and husband Ricki.

Due to COVID, a memorial service will be scheduled later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Snow Creek Christian Church or charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.