Bernice Beale Obituary Bernice Clark Beale February 24, 1928 - July 24, 2015 Franklin- Bernice Clark Beale, 87, passed away July 24, 2015. Mrs. Beale was a daughter of the late Anderson and Annie Clark and the widow of Ocie Lawrence Beale. She was also predeceased by her son, Lawrence C. Beale, one sister, Myrtle Darden and three brothers, Carl, Willie and Rufus Clark. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Paige Boyette (Richard) of Machipongo, Sylvia Gray (Randy) of Franklin and Connie Alphin of Glen Allen, a daughter-in-law, Sue Beale of Franklin, two sisters, Mattie Roach of Carrollton and Lydia Howell of Appomatox, two brothers, Clarence Clark of Suffolk and Henry Clark of Courtland, four grandchildren, Melissa Nelson (Mark), Jason Gray (Brandi) and Miles and Megan Beale, three great grandchildren, Caroline and Camrey Nelson and Brantley Gray. A funeral will be held at 2 PM Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home Saturday from 6 to 8 PM and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 34163 Vicksville Rd. Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3253617 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/bernice-beale-obituary?id=21943934 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/bernice-c-beale-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/lawrence-beale-western-tidewater-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Bernice Clark Beale, 87, passed away on 24 July 2015. She was the daughter of Anderson and Annie Clark and the widow of Ocie Lawrence Beale. She is survived by three daughters, two sisters, two brothers, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 26 July 2015, at Black Creek Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home on 25 July 2015. ## The Edited Obituary Bernice Clark Beale 24 February 1928 - 24 July 2015 Franklin - Bernice Clark Beale, 87, passed away 24 July 2015. Mrs. Beale was a daughter of the late Anderson and Annie Clark and the widow of Ocie Lawrence Beale. She was also predeceased by her son, Lawrence C. Beale, one sister, Myrtle Darden, and three brothers, Carl, Willie, and Rufus Clark. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Paige Boyette (Richard) of Machipongo, Sylvia Gray (Randy) of Franklin, and Connie Alphin of Glen Allen; a daughter-in-law, Sue Beale of Franklin; two sisters, Mattie Roach of Carrollton and Lydia Howell of Appomattox; two brothers, Clarence Clark of Suffolk and Henry Clark of Courtland; four grandchildren, Melissa Nelson (Mark), Jason Gray (Brandi), and Miles and Megan Beale; and three great-grandchildren, Caroline and Camrey Nelson and Brantley Gray. A funeral will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, 26 July 2015, at Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home Saturday from 6 to 8 PM and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 34163 Vicksville Rd., Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Bernice Clark Beale | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 87 years | | Birth | 24 February 1928; Franklin | | Death | 24 July 2015; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|------------| | Bernice Clark Beale | Decedent | Franklin | | Ocie Lawrence Beale | Spouse | -- | | Anderson Clark | Parent | -- | | Annie Clark | Parent | -- | | Lawrence C. Beale | Child | -- | | Paige Boyette | Child | Machipongo | | Sylvia Gray | Child | Franklin | | Connie Alphin | Child | Glen Allen | | Sue Beale | Daughter-in-law | Franklin | | Mattie Roach | Sister | Carrollton | | Lydia Howell | Sister | Appomattox | | Clarence Clark | Brother | Suffolk | | Henry Clark | Brother | Courtland | | Melissa Nelson | Grandchild | -- | | Jason Gray | Grandchild | -- | | Miles Beale | Grandchild | -- | | Megan Beale | Grandchild | -- | | Caroline Nelson | Great-grandchild | -- | | Camrey Nelson | Great-grandchild | -- | | Brantley Gray | Great-grandchild | -- | | Myrtle Darden | Predeceased Sister | -- | | Carl Clark | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Willie Clark | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Rufus Clark | Predeceased Brother | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bernice Clark Beale was a lifelong resident of Franklin. 2. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church.