Bernice Gee, 86, took her leave from this earth on Tuesday evening, August 11 ^th at the Life Care Center of Hilliard. She is now resting in the arms of her heavenly Father. Bernice was born on September 14, 1933 to Joseph W. Gibson and Lucy Mae Ellerbee Gibson in Williamson, Georgia. She was the youngest of 5 girls and 3 boys who have all passed on before her.

Bernice was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, her devoted husband of 42 years and our daddy King M. Gee, grandson Bryan M Hopkins, great-granddaughter Erica N. Smith and two son-in-laws Chuck and Walter.

She is survived by her three daughters whom she loved dearly, she was very proud of all three, Virginia Smith of Hilliard, Linda Green (Frank Costanza) of Jacksonville and Sue (Billy) Minshew of Callahan, grandchildren Beverly (Scott Sr.) Hand, Brandon (Deanna) Smith, Jan Capps (Shad Johnsen), Jody (Jessie) Pickett, Kelly (Russell) Stevens and Kasey (Samantha) Minshew.

She is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews with favorites to include Margie, Mary, Hazel, Charlie, Ricky, Billy, Bobby and Gary.

Viewing will be held at 10am graveside before the funeral at 11am at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, FL on Sunday August 16 ^th . There will be a luncheon for family & friends immediately following the service at Boondocks Junction in Hilliard, FL.

The family of Mrs. Gee would like to thank all the staff at the Life Care Center of Hilliard for your tender loving care for the past 5.5 years. We also would like to say thank you to Terri and the staff of the Nassau Funeral Home, Pam and Danny of Callahan Barbecue, and the Guynn family at Boondocks Junction.

The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.