Bernice Epps Obituary (2022)

Bernice "Teat" Epps, daughter of the late Louis McBride and Jessie Mae McBride was born March 06, 1940 in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. On October 21, 2022 Bernice gained her wings in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her children. She is predeceased by her Husband and love of her life James "Epps", her son Tonnie Levoide McBride, granddaughter (daughter) Ebony McBride, and siblings: Helen Legrand, Jessie McBride, Roosevelt McBride, Danny McBride, and Mary Little. Bernice is survived by her children; James Bonell McBride, Regina McBride, Brian Keith Epps, Yvette Epps Valentine, Tonia Lily Epps Moore. Siblings; Polly Baldwin, Noleen McBride, Frank McBride, Yevester McBride, Herman McBride, Charlie McBride, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Long ago Bernice professed her faith in Jesus Christ making it a priority to attend church on Sundays as a family. Her extensive church suit and hat collection always stole the show. Her incredible sense of fashion will be inherited for generations to come. Bernice was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. She enjoyed shopping, Pepsi, getting her nails done, and people watching from her window. Her life will always be cherished by family and friends. Her unmatched honesty kept us all full of laughter and love. As she departs from this world in flesh and joins her Heavenly Father in spirit her memories will forever thrive in our hearts. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at the chapel. Interment will take place at Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT. Calling Hours Monday, October 31, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Monday, October 31, 2022 11:00 AM Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Interment Monday, October 31, 2022 1:00 PM Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane Middletown, Connecticut 06457