“ Bonnie” Sunrise
February 2, 1942
Sunset
April 14, 2021
“Life is Just One Step...”
To Our Mother
Mom…where did you go? As we reflect on your transition, we find comfort in knowing that little pieces of you went into each of us!!! In Kenny, you deposited art and eye for fashion! In Gerald, you deposited your incredible ability to build things! In Connie, you deposited your mother’s love and compassion! In Phelisha, you deposited your impeccable culinary and gardening skills & love of family! In Cheryl, you deposited your wit, patience, ability to never met a stranger, & love of music/ singing! In EACH OF US, you instilled a very strong love of the Lord!
As you sang for many years, “Only what we do for Christ will last!” Well, mom, you’ve done many things for Him that will last forever now that you have answered His divine call! We are grateful to know that you made deposits into others as well. There are pieces of you in your siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. We see your essence in your community, your church, and in students you’ve touched and helped along the way. Even the extended family who found comfort in a bed, couch, or floor because of your gift to love without conditions now bask in the “essence of mama Bonnie”. The many people whom you blessed with your God-given gift for ministry to the lost, broken, bruised and battered will never be the same because you passed this way! Because you knew the Giver of Light, your light will continue to shine brightly within us and everyone that you met along the way. WE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE, and we’re all striving to meet you there one day! With Love,
Your Children
Life Reflections
Bernice Phillips Hubbard was born on February 2, 1942, to the late Willie Alton Pierce, Sr. and Lue Easter Dorothula Pierce in Oakland, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother, and a true example of God’s love to everyone that she met along her life’s journey.
She accepted Christ at an early age, and represented Him faithfully in word and deed. Many have shared testimonies of how their encounters with her compelled them to follow Jesus! With a spirit of excellence, she faithfully served Apostle Kevin Davidson & The Dominion Church as a Church Mother, Sunday School Superintendent, and Coordinator of the Pastor & Wife Love Day celebration. God anointed her to sing as a young child, and she LOVED to glorify Him in song! She will be most remembered for her rendition of the Gospel standards, “Life is Just One Step,” “Only What You Do for Christ will Last,” and other treasured songs of the church. She was a member of the Heavenly Express, where her voice stirred audiences in praise! In 2014, she was featured on the “Something Happens” album by Apostle Kevin Davidson and the UCICC Fellowship Choir, as a lead vocalist on “Thank You Jesus” and “Church Let’s Rock”. She also worked with such Gospel legends as Gloster Williams, the late Maestro Decatur Williams, and a host of others. Throughout her life, God used her gifts to bless the hearts of many. As a seamstress, she created her own patterns and created beautiful garments.
Her striking beauty led her to an opportunity to serve as a model for Lustrasilk™. Because of her love for cooking, she embarked on an entrepreneurial venture and opened Bonnie’s Riverboat Barbecue, where she served food and led many of her customers to Christ! She worked for many years as a Financial Secretary for Memphis City Schools, and retired on April 29, 2008, after 40 years of service. For her outstanding Christian service, she was honored in 2015 by House of Hope, led by Matthew Mitchell, as a Breast Cancer Survivor and by Church Girls Rock, led by Marcus Malone, in 2016. She was also recognized as a faithful volunteer for Tall Trees/CCA Shelby Training Center in 2004. She answered God’s divine call on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 10:52 p.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earnest “Pop” Hubbard; & five siblings: Jernice Pierce, Raymond Pierce, James Pierce, Dexter Pierce and Willie Alton Pierce, Jr. To cherish her memory, she leaves five children: Kenneth (Jennifer), Gerald (Kathleen), Constance (Marcus), Phelisha (Paul), and Cheryl (Derrick); one sister, Lennie Mae Holloway (Ron); two brothers: Charles Ray Pierce (Betty) and Joseph Pierce (Anne); Elder Terrell Thompson and Lady Rennie Thompson (who she loved as her very own); 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
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Celebration of Life
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (II Timothy 4:7, KjV) Pastor Donald Johnson, Officiant Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Mother Bernice “Bonnie” Hubbard Scripture Readings: Old Testament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bishop Thomas Bethany Bethany Temple Holiness Outreach Ministries
New Testament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Sammy Jackson Total Praise Christian Ministries
Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Terrell Thompson
Remembering “Bonnie”
Musical Tribute . . . . . “Only What You Do for Christ will Last”. . . . . .Psalmist Deborah Thomas ...
Mrs. Irene Pettis, Friend Brother James Chambers, Colleague Mr. Willis Tillman, Music Colleague
Musical Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Safe in His Arms”. . . . . . . . .Evangelist Rennie Thompson Words of Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Curtis Leaks Second Chance Fellowship
~ Silent Reading of the Obituary ~
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lady Zanderia Davidson Song of Celebration . . . .The Bernice Hubbard Memorial Choir, featuring Lady Jeanette Bethany The Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apostle Kevin M. Davidson Senior Pastor, The Dominion Church Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Mother Bernice “Bonnie” Hubbard
collage of her life’s journey and accomplishments
Acknowledgment
Our thanks are many, though words are few For the thoughtfulness of friends like you. For all of the kindness you have shared, and the loving expressions which show you cared. Today and always, may God above Enfold you in his arms of Love. Our family wishes to express sincere thanks to each of you for bringing light to us in a difficult time. We are grateful for your prayers, visits, and expressions of love, and we ask that you keep us lifted in prayer. Special thanks are extended to her caretakers for a job WELL DONE. May God bless you! ~The Family of Mother Bernice “Bonnie” Hubbard ~
Mr. Delshun Nall Mr. Antonio Garner
Active Pallbearers Mr. Antwonne Pierce Mr. Miles Kierstedt
Mr. Edward Pierce Mr. Occasio Newborn
Honorary Pallbearers
Mothers of The Dominion Church, Members of the Memphis Gospel Community & Former Memphis City Schools Employees
Interment
Memphis Memory Gardens s 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Road Memphis, TN 38134
Memorial Repast
Cordova Community Center s 1017 Sanga Road Cordova, TN 38018
Arrangements Entrusted to R. S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 2944 Walnut Grove Rd. s Memphis, TN 38111 s (901) 235-8169 https://rslewisandsonsfuneralhome.com Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics & More, (901) 257-9124.