Mrs. Bernice Hendrix Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernice was born on August 28, 1942 to the late George Willie Cole and Alma Thomas Cole in Hernando, MS. She was one of twelve children. She departed this life and moved to her new heavenly home on Saturday, June 27,2020. Bernice taught Sunday school and Bible study. She sang in the choir at St. Paul Baptist Church, which changed its name to Prayer of Faith in Alamo, TN. She was also named as the Mother of Prayer of Faith. She resided in Alamo, TN as a homemaker and caregiver. During her early years, she earned her Certification to become a Certified Nursing Assistance. She also worked in the school system as a custodian. Her life was a spiritual path by leading others to Christ, uplifting others when they are down and opening up her home and heart to anyone in need. Bernice loved to sing her gospel songs in her own tune. She found compassion playing the piano, gardening and loved flowers and the different types of trees. You can say she loved nature but she would say “You know only God can make something like this so beautiful”. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Hendrix, siblings: Willie Cole, Minister Alma Marie Wade, Larry B. Cole, Rochester Cole, Michael Cole and Peggy Marie Cole. She leaves to cherish her memory eight children: Minister Barry Cole of Alamo, TN, Lloyd Bonds of Alamo, TN, Vincent Bonds of Alamo, TN, Timothy (Peggy) Bonds of Dyer, TN, Darrell Bonds of Alamo, TN, Barbara Bonds of Jackson, TN, Steve (Evonne) Bonds of Brownsville TN and Minister Keith ( Lachesha) Hendrix of Jackson, TN ; three sisters: Cora Midgett, Gwenda (Ivory) Hardville both of Alamo, Tennessee, and Gloria Mayberry of Nashville, Tennessee; two brothers: Elton Truman (Eva) Cole of Alamo, Tennessee, D.H. Cole of Bells, Tennessee; in-laws Clyde Midgett and Betty Ingram of Bells, TN. 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Bernice Hendrix

August 27, 1942 - June 27, 2020