Ms. Bernice Christian, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was surrounded by her sons, grandson, and friends.

Ms. Christian was born on October 22, 1947, in Osceola, AR. She was the third of ten children of Herman Christian and Mammie Meeks. She graduated from Rosenwald High School.

After 45 years of service with Osceola Hospital as a dietary lead, she retired and continued cooking with love for her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening.

Bernice was a devoted mother who loved being around her sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and had a passion for mentoring children in the neighborhood.

Ms. Christian was preceded in death by long-time friend, Lee Mitchell, son, Anthony Frazier, three brothers and one sister. She leaves to cherish her memory her children David Johnson Jr of Osceola, AR; Ervin Bernard (Jamila Pugh) Mosley, III of Atlanta, GA; and Joe Carter (bonus son) of Memphis, TN; four sisters Shirley Williams of Detroit, MI; Louise (Al) Williams of Claremore, OK; Ruby Marshall of Saginaw, MI; Carolyn Meeks of Claremore, OK; one brother Forest Meeks of Claremore, OK; and a host of brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, and friends.

Visitation services will be Thursday October 20, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola.  Funeral services will be Friday October 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM at New Mt. Pleasant Christian Worship Center in Osceola and burial will be at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola, AR with Dr. Moses Black officiating.  Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR is in charge of arrangements.