It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Mother Bernice Brim Powe.

Mother Bernice B. Powe, 90, of Tallahassee, a retired Secretary of Leon High School and devoted servant and soldier of the Lord, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11AM at Truth Gatherers Dream Center Church, located at 1317 High Road. The service will be live-streamed via Facebook (Truth Gatherers Dream Center) and YouTube (Truth Gatherers TV). A Public Viewing will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 from Noon-6PM at Strong & Jones Funeral Home.

She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Wynell Jones-Douglas (aka Cynthia P. Douglas) and Frank Douglas, and her grandchildren, Caleb J. Douglas and Joshua M. Douglas. She is also survived by two sisters, Mildred B. Allen and Necie Hughes of Tallahassee, and her sister-in-law, Minnie Brimm. She leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family members and Goddaughters Lynda Brimm Forbes, Jade Smith, and Antonique Williams. Additionally, she was a spiritual mother to many daughters and sons and will be deeply missed by them, numerous church family, dear friends, and all those she touched with her unwavering dedication and grace.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mother Bernice Brim Powe.