Bernice Patterson Porter Burnette

Bernice Patterson Porter Burnette, 83, of Thorsby died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, March 28, 1933 in Thorsby, AL, Daughter of the late Brady Patterson and the late Alverda Robinson Patterson. She was a factory production line laborer. Surviving are her Daughters, Faye (Elton) Horton of Jemison, AL, Charlotte (Steve) Bryant of Shelby, AL, Jeanette (Neil) Williams of Thorsby, AL, Donna (Jimmy) Smith of Thorsby, AL; Granddaughters, Christy (Randall) Higgins of Thorsby, AL, Tonya (Kevin) Ray of Thorsby, AL, Jenny (Clint) King of Shelby, AL, Sara (Tyler) Thomas of Warrior, AL; Grandsons, Daron Williams of Thorsby, AL, Jason (Misty) Smith of Thorsby, AL, Josh (Candi) Bryant of Shelby, AL; Great-Grandchildren, Dylan Higgins, Trent Ray, Israel Higgins, Brock Higgins, Gunner Smith, Grayson Ray, Dawson Bryant, Griffin Thomas, Major Thomas, Cheyenne Ray, Mary Leigh Williams. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Floyd Lee Porter; 2nd husband, Preston Burnette; Siblings, Curtis Patterson, Ester Gillespie, Louise Hayes, Paul Patterson, Ollie Mae Patterson; Granddaughter, Gina Marie Burnett. Friends will be received from 11:30-1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Pates Chapel Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Pates Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Jones and Rev. Randall Mims officiating. Interment will follow in Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, AL. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Pates Chapel AWANAS or Angel Tree. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.