Mary Bernice Edwards , affectionately known by family and friends as "Bernice" was born on June 22 ^nd , 1948 to the late Price Edwards, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Watson Edwards. Bernice departed this life on earth for an eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9 ^th, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital.

At an early age, she was baptized and joined the Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Brooke, VA.

She attended schools in Stafford County, graduating in 1967 from Stafford High School. She later moved to Washington, D.C. for a few years before returning to her home in Stafford and the love of her life, Mt. Hope Baptist Church.

Before her retirement, Bernice was employed by the Department of Justice as a computer specialist for the Drug Enforcement Administration where she received numerous awards for her work ethic and dedication.

Bernice was an avid worker for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has held positions in numerous organizations at Mt. Hope, including working with the Youth Department and the Youth Choir, president of the Mt. Hope Auxiliary, president of the Gospel Chorus, secretary of the Sunday School and the church assistant financial secretary. She also attended bible study on a regular basis.

She was also a marvelous cook. One of her favorites for people who had a sample, was her potato salad (Just ask Bill Braxton and others). Bernice will be deeply missed, but we must remember: "He's an on Time God, Yes He Is".

In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by a brother, Price Edwards, Jr., a sister, Jean Marie Ennis, and a brother-in-law, Bernard Reed.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a sister, Caroline Reed of Spotsylvania, VA; a brother, Phillip Edwards (Maude) of Spotsylvania, VA; a brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, dear friends and other relatives.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Mt. Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.