Death date: Dec 14, 2015
Mrs. Bernice Virgies, age 58, of Austell passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. Mrs. Virgies is survived by her sons, Chauncey Virgies, Dwight Johnson, and Jeremy Ray Meyers; brothers, Joe Scott, Judge Thompson, Jr., and Robert Fl Read Obituary
Heaven gained another Angel when God chose you to come to your heavenly home. I will always cherish the fond memories that we shared together. It seem like my heart skipped a beat we I received the news that you had taken your flight to be with The Lord. That smile and laughter could light up any room. I hate that we could not share one more hug, kiss, and to say our final goodbye. Sleep on my dear cousin and take your rest I love you but God love you best. You have gained your wings, your work down here is finish so fly high!!!! Love you , Your Cousin Sherry Prunty
I pray that God would give family peace during these darkest hours of sorrow and joy knowing that her battle is won with victory! She had so much joy in her spirit to give us with a warm smile and laugher .Therefore, let us keep that fruit of spirit living in our heart and live it to please others. To live is to die and to die is to gain!! May God be with you! Donna Aldridge, coz
Bernice was the joy of her family, squeaky voice and all. Hilarious, positive and fun-loving is how I will always remember her. Only two years ago, we gathered for a GIRLS ONLY, Coz'in reunion and photo opt at Ma Versie's in Arkansas, and Bernice gave us a memorable farewell laugh as she and Shirley Ann departed for Dyersburg to visit their brother Joel.
After getting the simple directions from Mom's house to I-55N (only 2 miles from the house), Bernice made a right turn instead of a left at the first intersection, which we could see from the yard where we were gathered. With the driver window still down from her shouting good-byes to everybody, she heard our screams telling her she was going the wrong way. She made the right turn anyway, and in a few minutes, she was back at the house.
"Bernice," I said. "I told you to make a left turn and you made a right. Coz'in this is gonna be a long short trip for you and Shirley Ann," I added with laughter.
"Girl, I know how to get to Dyersburg"! She said, looking serious. "Ain't ya'll heard, all roads lead to Rome. I'm taking the one " with the scenic view. Cause me and Shirley Ann wanted to pass by that graveyard down from Aunt Versie house where we used to play and even had a family reunion. Girl, I'm glad Ya'll took my advice and made a memorial park out of it," she said and burst into the loudest laughter ever as everybody joined her in another long loud round of good-byes.
Bernice, when wrong could comically convince you she's right. Farewell Bernice, we sure miss you! But your Mama, Coz'in Pie has her baby girl back in her arms again. Knowing this, we replace our tears with smiles that spread for miles and miles with memories of "the way we were."
Love ya, Coz
Irene-Blytheville, Arkansas
