Mary C Bernard

ROCKFORD – Mary C. Bernard, age 84, of Rockford passed away peacefully Friday May 24, 2019. Born in Rogersville, TN on August 4, 1934 to Walter & Dorothy Bradley. Mary was an avid church member and loved playing cards & bingo. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend; she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by daughter, Joyce (late Mark) Hammond; son, Darrell Bernard; granddaughter, Cassie (Chris Torres) Hammond and Christy Hammond; brothers, Robert Bradley and Russell (Brenda) Bradley; sisters, Phoebe (Richard) Stedman & Odell (Lawrance) Anderson; and beloved dogs, Kendra, Precious and Bruno. She is predeceased by her husband; Hobart Bernard; and daughter, Janice Nortch.

Funeral Services held Friday May 31, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 12:00 noon. Cremation rites accorded. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.  Memorials to the family.

A special Thank You to nurse Hannah at Swedish American Hospital for her exceptional care and support.