She was born March 22, 1928, in Taylor and raised in the Rice’s Crossing area. She married Adolph Bernhardt Jr. on Feb. 16th, 1947, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thrall. He predeceased her April 25, 2001.

Survivors include three children, Frankie and wife Patty of Longview, Roger and wife Angela and daughter Debbie all of Thrall. Grandchildren Johanna of Thrall and Johnny and wife Joy along with great grandchildren Ryan, Riley and Trinity – all of Longview.

Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Taylor City Cemetery. Pastor Jeffery Geske officiating.