Virginia Bernice Tennant, 94, of Metz, WV passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1919 in Baxter, WV, a daughter of the late Levi Alfred Yost and Edna Myrtle Foley Yost.
Bernice is survived by 4 children, Essie Pauline Carpenter of Berwyn, IL, Sheldon Tennant and wife Marjorie of Farmington, Paul Tennant and fiancé Nancy Clark of Metz, and Edna Ruth Efaw of Whetstone; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, James and Mary Yost of Birchfield, WV; 3 daughter-in-laws, Sue Tennant of Berwyn, IL, Loretta Tennant of Metz, and Gloria Mae Tennant of Mannington; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kay Tennant who died on September 20, 2001; 4 sons, Thomas Charles Tennant, Sam Tennant, David Tennant and Donnie Tennant; 2 grandchildren, Tommy Tennant and Charles Glen Tennant; 5 siblings, Dennis Yost, Frank Yost, Margaret Cox, Elizabeth Wright and Ida Mae Sloan; 2 son-in-laws, Robert Carpenter and Donald Efaw; one daughter-in-law, Martha Tennant.
Bernice was a homemaker and the last surviving member of her immediate family and also thought to be the oldest living resident of the Metz Community. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Metz. The family would like to give a Special Thank You to Barbara Yost for her excellent care given to their mother in the last 4 years.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 4-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Metz, WV with Pastor Nieta Lambert, Pastor Bill Coon and Pastor Richard Fluharty officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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We are very sorry for the loss of your precious Virgie. May your memories and the love of your family strengthen and support you all at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
I loved Sister Bernice like my own sister and will miss her very much. May God comfort the families she left behind and comfort the friends that lost a great Christian Lady, But Heavens her new home now. She is being Serenaded by Angels Love Sister Olive
This is Barbara franks daughter ,Veronica. Mom is ill right now but sends her love and condolenses , as we do too. God bless and comfort you all. Veronica and family and Barbara franks
I was priviledged to know Sister Bernice for many years through church, but found what a blessing she truely was within the past year. We visited and held Bible study in her home. Although a lot of the time she couldn't remember our names the important thing is she never forgot the Lord. She would sing and give him praise. She was truely a Saint from God. I am sure in Heaven there is a party going on as the ones whose went on before us has awaited her return to her Heavenly home and I am positive her rewards in Heaven were many. To her family and Barb, Thanks for opening her home up to us. What an experience we had each time we went. My prayer for you is you find comfort and peace in your upcoming days. Love and Blessings, Shelly