Bernice Clerk

Obituary
Bernice Michelle Clerk, was born on August 16, 1972 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the union of Sylvia Mahome and Leroy Clerk, Bernice was the sixth of eight children.
Bernice accepted Christ at an early age and fellowshipped with her family at Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Richard Smith. She later became a member of Faith Community Center C.O.G.I.C., Pastor Richard D. Chaney, presiding. She attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit. She worked doing resale in Canada. Bernice was better known as Bern, and she was a friend to all of us.
Bernice departed to eternal peace on November 19, 2011 at St. John Hospital. She was preceded in death by her Father, Leroy Clerk Sr., Mother, Sylvia Clerk and Brother, Anthony Mahome.
Bernice leaves to cherish her memories: (4) children, Brandon, Quyen, Kyla and Stephanie, (2) grandchildren, Lee’Yen Mae and Michael LeAnthony, (3)brothers, Leroy(Tashanda), Sean(Gina), Michael(Leslie), (3) sisters, Cheryl, Sylvia and Mahogany. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many, many special friends.
The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again.