Mrs. Bernice Jefferson King Obituary in Tallahassee at Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Bernice Jefferson King

Bernice Jefferson King, 80, of Tallahassee, FL., gained her wings on November 6, 2023. Her viewing will be Friday, Nov. 10th, 2023 at 11:00 am. until her wake service from 4:30 pm. to 6:00 pm. in the Strong & Jones Chapel. Her funeral services will be held at Watson Temple Institutional COGIC on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 am. Her burial will be Monday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 am.

She is survived by her husband Roy King, Daughters; Mimi J. Rutherford (Dexter,deceased), Denise K. Wooden (Carlas) and Bridget King, Brother: Wilbert Jefferson; Sisters; Gloria J. Anderson and Beatrice J. Adams; Sister -In-Law, Sarah Glover of Fort Myers, FL. Grandchildren (Great-Grandchildren): Jessica Clark (Sydney & Ava), DeVonte Reed (Skye), Dante Reed, Dyaise Reed (Carmelo, Carmen, Cristen, & Cayleigh), and Frankie Glover.

She is preceded in death by her loving son Clarence A. Reed, Jr.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Bernice Jefferson King.

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Bridgette, we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family! Praying peace and strength for you. We love you always. Your Basketball Sisters, Shonda, Chenette, Sharricka, Gail, and Shawana.

🌹WITH DEEPEST CONDOLENCES🌹 EVANGELIST SHIRLEY MORRIS-MILLER & FAMILY 🌹❤️🌹

"WITH DEEPEST CONDOLENCES" 🌹EVANGELIST SHIRLEY -MILLER🌹

Mama King= warmth, love, wisdom (Godly,motherly,wordly), woman of faith and heartfelt prayer, faithfulness, supportive, encourging, REALness. And this is the short list. Mama will continue to mean so much to many of the lives she touched. Prayers and love to the family. LaShonda 🙏🏾❤️

Sending heartfelt condolences to Denise, Bridget, and the entire family. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace. Rest well Cousin Bernice.....Rest well.
Cousins Ruth Bradley Armstrong and Lucille Cofield

My deepest condolences to the family. Mother King was such an inspirational and beautiful person. I loved her dearly. I always enjoyed the encouraging words and she always encouraged me to trust the Lord Jesus Christ in spite of! Mother King will always be remembered and cherished in my heart. Missionary TaLisa Hampton WPB, Florida

Family of Mother King So sad to hear of her passing. Wonderful sister in Christ. Enjoyed talking with her every time we talked. Blessings and peace that comes from our true source.

Mother King, you are greatly loved and appreciated by all who knew you. I will always remember how you helped me with words of encouragement down through the years when I would call you on the phone. Your voice of kindness and love 💕 will be greatly missed and never duplicated. Missy. Barbara Bivins

Mother King, was such a joy and great example of godliness and non judgemental. Truly will be miss Cynthia

Auntie, you will be missed! You were the greatest example of LOVE! You didn't just talk the talk but you walked what you talked. Thank you for pouring into my life and being consistent with the love that you showed towards God's people. I know that you're doing your dance up there in heaven. Until we meet again..........💜.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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