August 3, 1932 - August 19, 2019
Bernice Winstead Fuller was born in Elm City NC Aug.
3, 1932 the second child of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Boykin and Jerome (G) Winstead.
She spent her early years in Wilson NC and moved to
Brooklyn, New York City in 1941 at nine years of age to live with her
mother and brother Jerome Jr. (Snook).
She attended elementary , High School through college in NYC
earning Nursing credentials of LPN (1965) and RN (1986) degrees with
additional certifications.
She was married to the late Mr. Willie H. Fuller for several years
before he passed away.
In 1989 she relocated to Wilson NC enjoying a wonderful
twenty-three years re-meeting her family and enjoying meaningful times with her
maternal & paternal aunts / uncles and other relatives. She continue to
work in the field of Nursing earning additional certification from the
University of NC in Public Health Nursing (1992).
In 2012 she moved to Orlando FL spending her final seven years
with her daughter and son-in-law. She was an active member of the Victoria
Place community. She was known and well liked because she walked around her
block at least five times daily and her neighbors came to love her for her
friendly disposition.
She leaves to cherish precious memories her daughter and
son-in-law, L. Grey and Ken Sturgill of Orlando. Five Grandchildren - A.
Danyiel Winstead, Fatima Watson, Nyesha Watson,
L. Tuesdai Winstead, five great-grand children, one
great-great grandchild Myracle, daughter -law Darcella J. Winstead.
She is also survived by her special cousins Rev. Roosevelt
Winstead, Ms. Joan Boykin, Ms. Jean Ballard, Mr. Ricardo Winstead* as well as a
host of other relatives and friends. Special cat Izzy.
She was preceded in death by her son Gregory S. Winstead (2010),
Brother Jerome (Snook) Winstead Jr. (1982).
A Memorial Service will be held:
Sunday 2pm, September 29, 2019
Tar River Holiness Church
9229 Tar River Church Rd.
Elm City, NC 27822
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