Bernice Marie Whitley Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Bernice Marie Whitley of Grand Rapids, Michigan is shared. Bernice, born on October 11, 1936, passed away on July 6, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice Marie Whitley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Viola Hayes Whitley and Charley Buckner Whitley; her siblings, Felton, Welton, Leon, Odell, Clifton, William Whitley, Ruby Douglas, Rose Stewart, Alma Knighton and Dorothy Merkison; and her nephews, Charles Merkison and Calvin Whitley.
She is survived by: her brother Sterling Whitley of Grand Rapids, Michigan; her goddaughters, Angela Merkison, Gwyn Best and Michelle Merkison; Larry Whitley, Jr.. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.
