Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin

.Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin was the fourth of eight children born to Mr. Calvin and Mrs. Zylphia Randall Primus on March 18, 1924, in Hardeeville, South Carolina. She was delivered by her grandmother, a midwife. Six siblings survived into adulthood; two sisters, Virginia and Edith, died before the age of two. She fiercely loved her parents and siblings, Juanita, Glenemae, Calvin, Eunice, and Marcellous. Rev. Crumlin departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 27, 2022, under Hospice Care at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin attended Shanklin High School in Burton, South Carolina. In 1947, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Allen University, in Columbia, SC. In the 1989’s, she studied Theology at Lutheran Theological Seminary and Allen University. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin married the late Rev. Wallace E. Crumlin, Jr. on June 7, 1952, and to the loving union, seven children were born. After graduation, Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin was a public-school teacher in Jasper County School, which included Robertsville and Hardeeville. During the 1970’s, she taught reading and math at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC. She became a correctional officer at the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Women’s Center, from which she retired. During her time at SCDC, she continued her mission by ministering to the incarcerated females. Rev. Crumlin also taught the developmental and intellectually disabled while serving as the assistant Librarian at Whitten Village in Clinton, SC. Afterwards, she kept active by delivering the State Newspaper to local hospitals, allowing her the privilege to minister daily to many patients with heartfelt prayers. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin always stated her interest as studying and obeying the will of God. Which continuously shined throughout her life. She was a pioneer for women in the Ministry, being ordained as an African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) local clergy in 1987 and a Deacon in 1989. November 1993, Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin was appointed local Elder at Reid Chapel A.M.E. Church, under the pastoral charge of the late Presiding Elder, James R. Glover and leadership of the late Bishop John Hurst Adams. As a catalyst in the A.M.E church, she served as a connectional officer of the 7th Episcopal District, A.M.E. youth editor and editor-manager of the first connectional magazine, secretary and missionary educational teacher at the youth congress leadership training at Allen University in Columbia, SC. In 2000, Rev. Crumlin was a trainee in the Green Thumb Program in Columbia, SC. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin has written various poems and multiple books, including those published, titled, “Doorstep Mission”, “Tiny Tots” and “Children’s Trefold”. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin’s favorite sayings were “Keep on Keeping on” and “Keep on Growing, Glowing, Flowing and Sowing for Christ”. Her favorite scriptures were, John 3:7, John 3:16 and Psalm 23. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing Christian instructional material for the youth. In addition to her parents, and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wallace E. Crumlin, Jr. and daughter, Sherry Pebbles Crumlin. Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin leaves to cherish precious memories her children: Bernadette C. Herbert, Wallena Lee Crumlin, Wallace E. Crumlin III, Claude C. Crumlin, David E. Crumlin, Luwechie C. Townsend; eight grandchildren: Tina N. Herbert, Latisha Crumlin, Shapitra M. Townsend, Erica L. Crumlin, Danielle (Jamel) Townsend-Scott, Shane C. Townsend and David E. Crumlin, II, Camisha (Jeff) Bennett; twelve great-grandchildren: Assatta Herbert Williams, Jalen Blow, Trinity Crumlin, Jamel Scott, Jr., Julianna Scott, Joshua Scott, Joi Scott, Tyler Crumlin, Deshawn Johnson, Shanice Patterson, Jalin Geiger, Alyssa Bennett; four great-great grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Rev. Bernice Primus Crumlin

March 18, 1924 - August 27, 2022