Bernice’s Obituary “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Bernice Elizabeth Parson-Rochester was born on August 7, 1941 to the late Birt and Alice Parson. She was the third oldest child of five children. Bernice graduated from L. P. Jackson School in Dendron, Va before moving to New Jersey in 1961. While raising four children and working a full-time job, she put herself through clerical school. She was employed with the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Office in Hackensack, New Jersey and was the first African American in that office. Bernice enjoyed her work and loved working with people. After twenty-five years of devoted service, she retired from the County in 2003. Bernice was a praying woman and as her health declined and she could no longer attend Sunday services regularly, she thoroughly enjoyed listening to gospel music as well as looking at some of her favorite ministers on television, particularly, Joel Osteen. Bernice was a sweet, kind and loving person. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with them, particularly the grandchildren and the great grands. She simply adored them. Bernice was preceded in death by her two brothers, Mr. Robert Lee Parson and Mr. Raymond Parson. She leaves to cherish in her memory three sons, Gregory Parson, Sr. (Alesia) of Elberon, VA; Kirk Parson of Hackensack, NJ; Stacey Parson (Toyia) of Hackensack, NJ ; two daughters, Wanda Laird (Jerry) of New Jersey; Bernita Parson of New Jersey; one brother, James O. Parson (Audrey) of Surry, VA; one sister, Evelyn Parson of New Jersey; six grandchildren, Shanaviea Walwyn (Mark) of New Jersey, Shaprie Townes of New Jersey, Shaliece Laird of New Jersey, Gregory Parson, Jr. (Rebekah) of Surry, VA, Matthew Herndon of Boston, Massachusetts, India of New Jersey; ten great grandchildren; one aunt, Esther Newby; Ex-husband, Sylvester Norman Rochester and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. To God Be the Glory. The Family Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bernice Parson-Rochester August 07 1941 May 24 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Englewood, state: New Jersey