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Berneice A. Page

September 14, 1937 - June 28, 2020

Berneice A. Page was born September 14, 1937, in Brownsville, TN to Lillie E. Owens and Zee Gause. She received her formal education in Brownsville, TN, and then later moved to Milwaukee, WI in June 1954. On November 13, 1954, Berneice was united in marriage to Napoleon Page in Waukegan, IL. and within that union, they raised two daughters: Sonya and Phyleta Page.

Berneice was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1964 where she served Jehovah passionately for almost 56 years, doing so as a full-time Pioneer for six years. Later, Berneice graduated with a degree in Nursing from MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College) where she worked for Belair Healthcare as a private homecare Registered Nurse. Berneice was truly a fashionista. She also enjoyed sewing, camping, traveling, and fishing.

Berneice passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 82. She lived a full life of love and joy. She was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. Berneice was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Page, her mother, Lillie E. Matthews, father Zee Gause, and brother James L. Matthews. She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Sonya R. Horton (Christopher Horton) Milwaukee, WI; Phyleta L. Page- Knighton (Russell Knighton) Atlanta, GA; sisters Hattie L. Polk Milwaukee, WI; Waddell Ezzard (Eugene Ezzard) Lithonia, GA; Virginia Gause, Mattie Jackson, Gerdie Williams, Gladys Hills, Brenda Taylor-Anderson all of Omaha, NE; Mary Louis Foster Gadsden, AL;  brothers Larnell Matthews and Leon Douglas both of Milwaukee, WI; Norvell Gause and John Howard Gause both of Union City, TN; 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Virtual Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST

 

 

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Berneice A. Page was born September 14, 1937, in Brownsville, TN to Lillie E. Owens and Zee Gause. She received her formal education in Brownsville, TN, and then later moved to Milwaukee, WI in June 1954. On November 13, 1954, Berneice was united in marriage to Napoleon Page in Waukegan, IL. and within that union,Continue Reading

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Diane DeWindt Hall left a message on July 13, 2020:
Sonya and Phyleta know that you are in my thoughts and prayers that Jehovah comfort you and give you His peace until we see your Mother in the promised new world. Love to you and your families.
Diane DeWindt-Hall left a message on July 13, 2020:
Sonya and Phyleta know that you are in my thoughts and prayers that Jehovah comfort you and give you His peace until we see your Mother and one of my many mothers in the promised new world. It’s Jehovah promise so it’s a guaranteed reality that is just around the corner. Love to you and your families.
Elijah cook left a message on July 11, 2020:
I love you great grandma, you’ll forever be in my heart.
Waddell Ezzard left a message on July 11, 2020:
For My Loving Sister
Anita Dino left a message on July 11, 2020:
Our Condolences and Sympathy to Page and Knighton Family
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tonya Knighton-AbuGhoush left a message on July 10, 2020:
Thank you for raising such a loving and compassionate daughter. She is the sister in-law I have always dreamed of. So blessed to have her in the Knighton family. Sending our Love, prayers, condolences and strength to Phyleta and the rest of the family. We will continue to keep you all in prayer.
Jasmine Tookes left a message on July 10, 2020:
Love you always Grandma.
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