Bernice Rhodes Bullock, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Woodhaven Nursing Center in Lumberton. She was born on August 1, 1932 in Robeson County to the late John Brown Rhodes and the late Sallie Ivey Rhodes. She was previously employed as a bookkeeper for Business Linen Supply, Co.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Marjorie Bass.

Mrs. Bullock is survived by her husband, N.H. Bullock, of the home; two daughters, Joyce Bullock Lepore and husband, Robert, of Ambler, PA and Janet Bullock Bennett and husband, Ronald, of Lumberton; one brother, John B. Rhodes, of Cary; six sisters, Estalene Barnes, of Lumberton, Betty Ivey, of Proctorville, Lavice Lee, of Fairmont, Rosa Phillips, of Lumberton, Patsy Bullock, of Orrum, and Ann Grice, of Lumberton; four grandchildren, Kelly Edwards, Heather Haney, Mary Bennett, and Sally Bennett; and four great-grandchildren, Haley Rogers, Ethan Edwards, Cameron Edwards, and Hannah Edwards.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Joe Bounds and Dr. David Elks officiating. Visitation will follow the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 938, Lumberton, NC 28359.