On November 15, 2024 Bernice Green of Fredericktown Mo. passed away at the age of 84.

Bernice, Bernie to those who knew her, was born in Fredericktown on February 29, 1940 to Michael and Naomi Loughary Sales.  The youngest of her family, she grew up in Fredericktown along with her 7 brothers and sisters. She was proud of graduating from Fredericktown High School in 1959 and taking second place as Miss Fredericktown the same year.

Bernie married Earl Leo Green in October of 1959. They relocated to Denver, Co where they had 3 children together, Michelle, Barbara, and Keith.  While there she enjoyed the great outdoors camping, and deer and elk hunting.  Bernie also worked as a telephone switchboard operator.

She and Leo later moved to Seattle, WA where they raised their family. While there she enjoyed salmon and halibut fishing, spending weekends on the coast walking the beaches. Throughout life she always enjoyed the outdoors.

She loved her grandchildren dearly.

Dani Lynn Olson and Byron Olson II spent much of their time camping  and fishing with their grandma while she lived in the Seattle area.

Molly Archambault, Chelsie Powelson, Anthony Powelson, Jimalee Lucero, and Cristina Hancock spent a lot of time with their grandma when she retired to Arizona. Their favorite time spent with her was bargain hunting at the garage sales.

Kaylee Green, Lyndie Green, Brianna Purdy, and Kaitlyn Purdy spent many hours with their grandma in Washington as well. She often babysat Kaylee and Lyndie and continued to do so after Keith moved to Missouri.

She lived the last years of her life in her hometown of Fredericktown. She greatly enjoyed working and spending time at the Fredericktown Senior Center.

Bernie was blessed with 16 great grandchildren.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents Michael and Naomi, siblings Mary, James Calvin, Melvin, John, Elva Mae, Ethel Fay, and Naomi, and granddaughter Cristina.

Services are Dec 7, at 1 PM with viewing starting at 11 AM.