Bernice Ann Braithwaite

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Bernice “Bunny” Braithwaite

Mrs. Bernice Ann “Bunny” Braithwaite, age 73, of Winchester, VA, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Braithwaite was born in 1939 in Frederick County, VA, the daughter of the late Harry Ray, Sr. and Helen Virginia Kern. She was a 1956 graduate of James Wood High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist faith. Bunny was a member of “The Wednesday Morning Breakfast League” at Northside Lanes, Winchester, VA with a host of wonderful friends. She was a dedicated Girl Scout leader for over 15 years in the Shawnee Council and spent a number of years volunteering her time at the Apple Country Head Start at all locations. Bunny was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She married William E. “Red” Braithwaite on March 17, 1957, in Toms Brook VA.

Surviving with her husband of 55 years are two daughters, Deborah B. Hilty and husband Keith and Stacey R. Braithwaite, both of Winchester,, VA; six grandchildren, Eric M. Hilty, Sean T. Hilty, Rachel L. Hilty, Aaron L. Davis, Jordan L. Davis, and Trinity L. Davis, and two sisters, Linda K. Williams of Winchester and Sherry M. Welsh of Stephens City. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry R. “Butch” Kern, Jr. and Keith “Mike” Kern.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Davis, Jordan Davis, Carlos Mason, Eric Davis, Keith Hilty, and Cy Presgraves.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Contributions in Bunny’s memory may be made to Millwood Station Fire and Rescue Company 21, 250 Costello Drive, Winchester, VA 22603.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Bernice “Bunny” Braithwaite Mrs. Bernice Ann “Bunny” Braithwaite, age 73, of Winchester, VA, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Braithwaite was born in 1939 in Frederick County, VA, the daughter of the late Harry Ray, Sr. and Helen Virginia Kern. She was a 1956 graduate of James Wood High School. SheContinue Reading

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I have so many pleasant memories of Bunny, the many times she walked through the pines to our house when we lived in Winchester. We did many things together, went to yard sales and craft shows and so many other things. Words are inadequate to express my feelings of sadness over her death. Now that we live in Blacksburg, we had continued to keep in close contact by phone or mail. Our many years of friendship will always be a cherished memory. Our thoughts and sincere sympathy are with your family during this tragic time. Elizabeth and Evert Beekmann

We are saddened to hear about your loss. We always enjoyed talking with your mom. The last time that we saw her was at IHOP. You all have our sympathy. Anita & Wendell Dick

The 2/312th Combat Service Support Battalion in Coraopolis, PA of the U.S. Army Reserves, would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the entire Brathwaite-Kern families. We hope you are able to find some solace in your time of grief.

My heartfelt condolences to your family at sad time,although I didn't know Mrs Braithwaite I do know her daughter Stacie who is a wonderful person. My the Lord lighten your heavy hearts & rejoice knowing your mom sits with the King in heaven!

We remember Bunny as a -Beautiful woman Energetic Rare knowledge of flowers Neighbor par excellence In our thoughts a lot Caring Excellent cookWe miss her a lot alreadyLaurence and Linda

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Debroah, Stacy and family I'm sorry to hear of the lost of your mother, I know you will missed her more as the days goes by.I hope you will find peace in your heart and your father will be able to find comfort at this time when he will be at a loss of his wife "Bunny",May you and all of your family will once again be united together. I knew her and her two sisters and some of the other family members. God Bless You All. Darlene McDavid

Dear Stacey, I am so very sorry to just now learn of your Mom's passing. I know that Bernice will be missed by all those who knew her and by everyone whose lives she touched. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and I am so glad that I got to know her. I always looked forward to receiving her Christmas card each year...signed with love from "Mom Braithwaite"! There is no one in the world like a Mom and no one can replace her but she will always be in your heart to guide you and support you. Please know that you, Aaron, Jordan, Trinity, your Dad, your sister, and all of your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May all of your memories bring you comfort now and may her love bring you smiles in the days to come. - AngieTo the Braithwaite Family, Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and we send you love and friendship during this difficult time. - Angie Schroyer, Danny Thorne, Jr., and Eric Schroyer

I have so many pleasant memories of Bunny, the many times she walked through thepines to our house when we lived in Winchester. We did many things together, wentto yard sales and craft shows and so many other things. Words are inadequate toexpress my feelings of sadness over her death. Now that we live in Blacksburg, wehad continued to keep in close contact by phone or mail. Our many years of friendship will always be a cherished memory. Our thoughts and sincere sympathy are withyour family during this tragic time. Elizabeth and Evert Beekmann

We are saddened to hear about your loss. We always enjoyed talking with your mom. The last time that we saw her was at IHOP. You all have our sympathy.Anita & Wendell Dick

My heartfelt condolences to your family at sad time,although I didn't know Mrs Braithwaite I do know her daughter Stacie who is a wonderful person. My the Lordlighten your heavy hearts & rejoice knowing your mom sits with the King in heaven!

We remember Bunny as a -Beautiful womanEnergeticRare knowledge of flowersNeighbor par excellenceIn our thoughts a lotCaringExcellent cookWe miss her a lot alreadyLaurence and Linda

Debroah, Stacy and familyI'm sorry to hear of the lost of your mother, I know you willmissed her more as the days goes by.I hope you will find peace in yourheart and your father will be able to find comfort at this time when hewill be at a loss of his wife "Bunny",May you and all of your family willonce again be united together. I knew her and her two sisters and some of the otherfamily members. God Bless You All.Darlene McDavid

Dear Stacey,I am so very sorry to just now learn of your Mom's passing. I know that Bernice will be missed by all those who knew her and by everyone whose lives she touched. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and I am so glad that I got to know her. I always looked forward to receiving her Christmas card each year...signed with love from "Mom Braithwaite"! There is no one in the world like a Mom and no one can replace her but she will always be in your heart to guide you and support you. Please know that you, Aaron, Jordan, Trinity, your Dad, your sister, and all of your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May all of your memories bring you comfort now and may her love bring you smiles in the days to come.- AngieTo the Braithwaite Family,Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and we send you love and friendship during this difficult time.- Angie Schroyer, Danny Thorne, Jr., and Eric Schroyer

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.