Lottie O. Bernard's Obituary
Lottie O Bernard 87, of Leesburg, FL went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2015. Lottie was born on January 8, 1928 to the late Jim Crosby and the late Fannie Crosby in Baxley, GA. Lottie was an active member of St John’s Baptist Missionary Church of Leesburg, FL and worked in the medical field for over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, pottery, cooking and most of all spending time with her family. Those who knew Lottie would say that she was a quiet, soft-spoken woman who was determined, loving and always there to help those in need.
Lottie O. Bernard is predeceased by her brothers James Crosby and Peter Crosby. One sister the late Clara Gibbs. Two children, the late Charles Moore and the late Almetice Moore. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years: Osmond Bernard. Stepson :Charlton Bernard (Tanya) Stepdaughter: Gillian Bernard; Grandchildren: Rosie Phillips of Youngtown, OH, Ervin Grant Jr (Lakeisha) of Bluffton, SC, James L Grant, Houston TX,
Brenda Grant, Leesburg,FL, Pastor Penny Priester (Elder Barry), Leesburg, FL and Imetrice Grant(deceased), Leesburg FL. Step-grandchildren: Alexis McCants, Chantal Bernard, Akinyele, Anyawu, Lewarwert, Najma and Ajani Zahira, all of Leesburg, FL. 13 Great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lottie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by many.
A viewing will be held on Friday, January 1, 2016 from 3-6pm at St. John Missionary Baptist Church located at 1735 Veech Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748. A final viewing will be held from 11:00-12:00pm, January 2, 2016, followed by the Celebration of life service at 12:00pm at St John Missionary Baptist Church, of Leesburg with Pastor James Allen officiating. Services have been entrusted to Page- Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. On line condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com
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