Bernice Renae

Buckner

Mrs. Bernice Buckner was December 28, 1957, to Ellis Cole and Kizzie Mae Cole in Barnesville, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Lamar County School System in Barnesville, Georgia.

Mrs. Bernice Buckner accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 22 and was united with Jackson Temple Holiness Church, where she remained a faithful member.

Ms. Bernice Cole met the love of her Mr. Jimmy Buckner and was united in holy matrimony in Jackson, Georgia. Their union was blessed with one child.

Bernice was employed by Brightmoor Assisting Living as a CNA for many years until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading her bible, praying for people, serving God, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and her family and friends.

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Mrs. Bernice Buckner' name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Cole and Kizzie Mae Cole; her siblings, Brenda Cobb-Cole, Ellis Cole, Jr., Sherry Watkins, and Tommy Cole, Jr.

Mrs. Bernice Buckner leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories, her daughter, Stacey Cole; her siblings, Resa Evans, Harold (Martha) Cole, Lisa Barkley, Ammie (Henry Lee) Evans, Johnny (Latonya) Cole, and Linda Cole; one grandson, Antonio Evans; 4 great grandchildren, Adrian Dickerson, Amir Evans, Kennedy Evans, and Kinsley Evans. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Interment is PRIVATE.