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Bernice Roper

September 28, 1930 - May 18, 2018
Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Tuesday 5/22, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Tuesday 5/22, 1:30 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Tuesday 5/22, 3:00 pm

Constance “Bernice” Roper, 87, wife of the late Houston Roper, passed away peacefully Friday, May 18, 2018, surrounded by her beloved family. 

Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Perce N. and Elizabeth Brown Miller, and spent her adult life as a member of the Powdersville Community.  Bernice retired from Carolina Rubber Hose at Donaldson Center, where she worked for many years in administration. 

Bernice was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Powdersville, as well as the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and the Forever Young and Leisure Groups.  There was nothing more important to her than her family, and the joy of her life was her many grandchildren. 

Bernice is survived by her daughters, Linda Roper Thompson (Donnie), and Deborah Roper McDowell of Powdersville; Grandchildren Chad McDowell (Summer), Corey McDowell (Maranda), Savannah Davis (Rusty), Michael Lockaby (Betsy), Jeremy Lockaby (Schӧn); eleven great grandchildren; Will, Nicole, Joey, Maggie, Jake, Chelsea, Morgan, Chase, Luke, Tenleigh and McKenna; two great-great grandchildren, Landyn and Kenleigh.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Houston, and her precious daughter, Cynthia Roper Allen. 

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. 

The family wishes to express our tremendous gratitude to the employees of Oakview Park Assisted Living in Powdersville, as well as Homestead Hospice (especially Mark, Telphia, Jessica and Sarah) for the care, love and compassion shown to our mother and grandmother. 

Flowers are graciously accepted as well as memorials to Bethesda United Methodist Church, 526 Piedmont Road, Easley, SC 29642, or Homestead Hospice, 109 Laurens Road, Building 1A, Greenville, SC 29607.

 A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Bethesda United Methodist Church.  The Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the church.     Burial will follow in Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

 

Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Tuesday 5/22, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Tuesday 5/22, 1:30 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Tuesday 5/22, 3:00 pm

Constance “Bernice” Roper, 87, wife of the late Houston Roper, passed away peacefully Friday, May 18, 2018, surrounded by her beloved family.  Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Perce N. and Elizabeth Brown Miller, and spent her adult life as a member of the Powdersville Community.  Bernice retired from CarolinaContinue Reading

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Jerry and Sandra McNeill left a message on May 21, 2018:
Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with each of you.  It was our greatest pleasure knowing Ms. Bernice (and Mr. Houston).  She will be missed, but what a great reunion there was in Heaven on Friday evening.  Always remember:  There has never been nor will there ever be a day in our lives without some evidence of God."
Peggy Dulaney left a message on May 20, 2018:
Bernice was such a sweet, dear soul. I know she will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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