Bernice Lawson, 87, of Campbellsville, KY, a daughter of the late Darlas Cox and Viola Garrett Cox, was born May 30, 1931 in Taylor County, KY. She died at 8:32 P.M., Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Campbellsville.
Bernice professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. She was a devoted and caring wife and mother who was adored by her children. She loved cooking, hand quilting, gardening, and dancing. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Linda & Jane Sportswear and Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville.
She united in marriage with Leslie Lawson February 1, 1980, and he preceded her in death April 12, 2007.
SURVIVORS: 2 sons and 4 daughters: Larry Tungate, Little Johnny Tungate & wife Brenda, Marie Thomas & husband Danny, Carolyn Barnett & husband Jack, and Barbara Marcum all of Campbellsville, Wanda Nelson & husband Jimmie of York, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters: Curtis Cox, Bonnie Wooley and Corrine Brooks of Campbellsville; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives & friends
She was preceded in death by 1 grandchild, John Daniel Nelson; 1 great-grandchild, Shelby Lee Goode and 3 brothers and 1 sister: Thelbert Cox, Ray Cox, Orvin Cox and Fern Tungate.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00pmET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00pmET, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Josh Grider
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
