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Bernice Edmonds Poythress
09/15/1925 - 08/28/2020
Mrs. Bernice Edmonds Poythress, born September 15, 1925, of La Crosse, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 after an extended illness. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Ida Crutchfield Edmonds and Henry Edmonds, her husband James William Poythress, a son Michael William “Billy“ Poythress and a great granddaughter Addison Jenkinson. Bernice is survived by three sons; James W. Poythress (Pam) of Dallas, GA, Jerry K. Poythress (Debbie) of La Crosse and Roger D. Poythress (Patsy) also of La Crosse, two daughters; Carolyn P. Paynter (Danny) of Wise, NC and Bonnie G. Poythress of Colonial Heights, a dear daughter-in-law Jane Jordan Poythress Davis (Bill) of Moncure, NC, ten grandchildren Brandon Poythress, Brent Poythress, Andrew Paynter, Bryan Poythress, Paige Jenkinson, Patrick Davis, Stephanie Sullivan, Kendra McLean, Douglas Paynter and Brittney Dugger, seventeen great grandchildren, three sisters; Lois E. Queen of Winston Salem, NC, Eunice Cogbill of Petersburg and Iris E. Edmonds of La Crosse and many dear nieces and nephews. She truly loved her church and church family at Sanford Memorial Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville, VA for their loving care during their mother’s extended illness. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends may visit and register starting at 2:00 P.M. while observing all Covid protocol. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Sanford Memorial Baptist Church, 32 Church St., Brodnax, VA 23920. Online condolences may be sent through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Poythress family.
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At Crowder-Hite-Crews we’ve always been proud to say that we are large enough to serve and small enough to care. When you choose us, we consider this a sacred trust between your family and ours. We offer a full range of funeral service, whether for a traditional funeral or cremation, and we are able to assist families worldwide. In February of 2004 we installed a crematorium to better serve our cremation families. We now do all cremations in our facility, saving transport to another location for this service. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the cremation process.
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So sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers for you, Roger and family
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Sending sincere sympathy to all her family. May God be with each one of you in the months ahead without her. Lots of love from my home to yours.
We’re so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, but know she is in a better place. Roger and Patsy and all the family, you are in our hearts and prayers. Although she is gone, she will live on through her love for all of you and her beautiful flowers. May she rest in peace. With love, Jane and Edgar
Roger we were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Sending big hugs and prayers to you, Patsy and the whole family. May God wrap his arms around you all and comfort you at this difficult time. Much love,
Susan, Bitty and Mary Freeman
Condolences
We are very sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Roger, Patsy, Stephanie, and Brittany you and your family are in our prayers.
Love
Mike, DeeAnna, Hailey Rae Forbes
Aunt Bernice
Aunt Bernice was a sweet and special lady. I loved to hear her laugh. I’ll never forget her and my dad dancing together on more than one occasion! It’s heartbreaking to lose a parent but you don’t want them to suffer either. I have some good memories and I will miss her.
Rest In Peace.
Carole Edmonds Smith
Oh my goodness I just saw this!! I am so sorry for you all! I know she was loved by many and will be missed by many as well. Prayers for the family.
Sincere Condolences
Jim, Pam, and all the Poythress family and friends: we mourn the loss in this life of your dear sweet mom and grandma. She was a delight to know and she will be missed. Our love to all of you at this sad time. We’re happy for her release from earthly trials and look forward to seeing her again in the sweet by and by. Much love, Wayne and Nancy
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Bernice was such a dear sweet person. We are sheading tears for you all.
Love,
Lura and all of our family always.
Poythress & Edmonds Families, We are soo sorry for your loss of Bernice! I remember as a young child she would visit with Mama n come to Little Gramas all of the time!!! Rest In Peace n give all our love ones a hug! Until we meet again!