Bernice Padgett Obituary
We announce the death of Bernice Padgett of Forest City, North Carolina, who passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 95. Bernice will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice Padgett to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Taylor Christopher Raines and Lillie Bellew Raines; and her husband John F. Padgett. She is survived by: her children, Greg Padgett (Lisa) of Forest City, Janice Nicholson (Chuck) of Forest City and Page Crater (Mark) of Lexington, NC; and her grandchildren, Clair Calin (Cody), John Padgett (Kaylee), Allison Edgerton (Travis), Kathleen Nicholson, Jack Crater and Thomas Crater.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Nursery Fund, 211 W. Main St, Forest City, NC 28043; Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P. O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or http://www.stjude.org.
