Service was held 1/7/25 at Mt. Erie Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Bernice West Butler was a precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and friend. Bernice was everything to all of us and she was always there in our times of need. She was our ROCK in a weary land. Bernice’s life embodied love for her family.
Bernice was born in Humnoke, AR, on September 21, 1931, to lovely parents Charlie and Sarah West. They taught Bernice about God and how to farm the land. She met and married Thomas Butler, then relocated to San Diego, California, with their four children in 1961. Bernice went to UC Berkeley for Electronics and she went to the Skills Centers of San Diego for Electronic Assembly Certificate. She worked at NCR, inspecting cashing systems for 22 years. She also graduated from San Diego City College with an Associate of Arts degree. Her hidden talent was being an artist, where she created some beautiful artwork.
As she and Thomas made San Diego their home; they added another child to their family. After Thomas died, Bernice beat the odds by raising and providing a home for her five children on her own. Bernice worked for NCR until she retired at the age of 55. After retiring, she enjoyed life in her home where she provided a safe and secure home for her family. She was a member of Mt. Erie Baptist church, and her favorite activity was going to Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night.
Bernice was called home on December 7, 2024.
We are very proud to call her mother. Even after death, her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She was an excellent mother, person and true believer of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Bernice made sure to raise us believing in the one and true God. One of her favorite sayings was, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say nothing at all.”
Bernice is and will be truly missed. Let’s praise the name of the Lord for “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24.
Rest in Peace, Queen!
