Bernice Jenkins Pitts

January 6, 1945 - January 7, 2021

Bernice Jenkins Pitts peacefully departed her earthly life on Thursday, January 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born on January 6, 1945, to Hiram Jenkins, Jr. and Leacy Hunter Jenkins, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two younger brothers, Benjamin H. Jenkins and Julius L. Jenkins, who died in infancy. Bernice graduated from Ebenezer High School in 1962. She enjoyed being around family and friends, loved attending the Jenkins Family Reunion, and looked forward to it every year! She was an avid supporter of any activities her grandsons participated in, especially sporting events. For years, she enjoyed baking desserts, as well as wedding cakes for her customers, family and friends. She was employed with Campbell Soup for more than 25 years and later retired from Becton Dickson & Company. Bernice joined the Union Baptist Church (Rembert, SC) at an early age, where she accepted Christ and was baptized. When she was united in marriage to the love of her life, James R. (Reuben) Pitts, on December 11, 1965, she joined the Saint Paul A.M.E. Church (Shaw), where she joyfully and faithfully served in various organizations for most of her life. She was a member of the Gospel and Senior choirs, Missionary Society, served as a Sunday School teacher, church musician, and on the Steward Board. Those left to cherish Bernice’s memories are her loving and supportive husband of 55 years, James R. Pitts; daughter, Jeannine P. (Jonathan) Gregg; two grandsons: Christopher D. Gregg and Jordan E. Gregg; sisters Earnestine J. Wilson and Roberta J. (Olden) Brooker; brothers: Richard C. Jenkins and Roland E. (Ora Lee) Jenkins. She also leaves two brothers-in-law: Albert (Rhonda) Pitts and Ervin (Lottie) Pitts, as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The Celebration of Life will be live streamed on Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.'s Facebook page at the time of service.