Bernice Hasenei Obituary Bernice Modlin Hasenei March 17, 1929 － February 29, 2024 Franklin － Bernice Modlin Hasenei, 94, widow of Orville Lee "Smokey" Hasenei, passed away February 29, 2024 in East Pavilion. Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Pearly Edgar Modlin and Minnie Sue Taylor Modlin. She is predeceased by her six sisters, Elizabeth Rich, Grace Keech, Pearl Juel, Hope Dodson, Evelyn Modlin, and Minnie Boone, and her two brothers, Clayton and Roland Modlin. Bernice was a retired Cafeteria Manager for Franklin City Public Schools and a member of Franklin Baptist Church. After retiring she spent countless hours taking care of her husband, Smokey, and her sisters that passed away before her. Bernice, affectionately known as "G" and G Ma", is survived by two daughters, Susan H. Vinson (Billy) and Nancy H. Layman (Ritchie); a son, Wayne M. Hasenei (Robin); four grandchildren, William C. Vinson, Jr. (LeAnn), Christopher E. Vinson (Crystal), Heidi L. Vinson, and Jacob L. Layman (Melissa); three great grandchildren, Carson Vinson, Addison Layman, and Cole Layman; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 3PM Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue Volunteers Fund, 100 S. Main St., Franklin, VA 23851. Bernice Hasenei Obituary (1929 － 2024) － Franklin, VA － Daily Progress -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Bernice-Hasenei 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyprogress/name/bernice-hasenei-obituary?id=54524312 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the compiled obituary information as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Bernice Modlin Hasenei, 94, passed away on 29 February 2024. She was a retired Cafeteria Manager for Franklin City Public Schools and a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Bernice was predeceased by her husband, Orville Lee "Smokey" Hasenei, and survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Funeral Service was held at 3 PM on 3 March 2024 in Wright Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations were suggested to Franklin Fire and Rescue Volunteers Fund. ### The Edited Obituary Bernice Modlin Hasenei 17 March 1929 - 29 February 2024 Franklin - Bernice Modlin Hasenei, 94, widow of Orville Lee "Smokey" Hasenei, passed away 29 February 2024 in East Pavilion. Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Pearly Edgar Modlin and Minnie Sue Taylor Modlin. She is predeceased by her six sisters, Elizabeth Rich, Grace Keech, Pearl Juel, Hope Dodson, Evelyn Modlin, and Minnie Boone, and her two brothers, Clayton and Roland Modlin. Bernice was a retired Cafeteria Manager for Franklin City Public Schools and a member of Franklin Baptist Church. After retiring she spent countless hours taking care of her husband, Smokey, and her sisters that passed away before her. Bernice, affectionately known as "G" and "G Ma," is survived by two daughters, Susan H. Vinson (Billy) and Nancy H. Layman (Ritchie); a son, Wayne M. Hasenei (Robin); four grandchildren, William C. Vinson, Jr. (LeAnn), Christopher E. Vinson (Crystal), Heidi L. Vinson, and Jacob L. Layman (Melissa); three great grandchildren, Carson Vinson, Addison Layman, and Cole Layman; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, 3 March 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire and Rescue Volunteers Fund, 100 S. Main St., Franklin, VA 23851. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Bernice Modlin Hasenei | |---------|---------------------------------------------| | Age | 94 | | Birth | 17 March 1929; Southampton County, Virginia | | Death | 29 February 2024; East Pavilion | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Bernice Modlin Hasenei | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Orville Lee Smokey Hasenei | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Pearly Edgar Modlin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Minnie Sue Taylor Modlin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Susan H. Vinson | Child | | Nancy H. Layman | Child | | Wayne M. Hasenei | Child | | William C. Vinson, Jr. | Grandchild | | Christopher E. Vinson | Grandchild | | Heidi L. Vinson | Grandchild | | Jacob L. Layman | Grandchild | | Carson Vinson | Great-grandchild | | Addison Layman | Great-grandchild | | Cole Layman | Great-grandchild | | Elizabeth Rich | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Grace Keech | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Pearl Juel | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Hope Dodson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Evelyn Modlin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Minnie Boone | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Clayton Modlin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Roland Modlin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bernice was born and raised in Southampton County. 2. She was a retired Cafeteria Manager for Franklin City Public Schools. 3. Bernice was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. 4. After retiring, she spent countless hours taking care of her husband, Smokey, and her sisters that passed away before her. 5. She was affectionately known as "G" and "G Ma".