Bernice Marie Nash

Bernice Marie Nash was born April 14, 1942 in Hardin County, TN the daughter of the late Millard Brown and Dora Curry Brown.

Bernice found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was sewing, quilting, reading, cooking, or canning. Her hands crafted warmth and comfort, and her heart touched everyone around her. She was a woman of great talent and an even greater spirit, always sharing her passions with those she loved.

Bernice departed this life on May 3, 2025 in Henderson, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 19 Days.

She is survived by a son, Steven Nash; adopted son, Billy Melson; siblings: James Earl Brown, Ruth Kiestler, Carolyn Southern, Bobby Brown and wife Kathy, William Brown, Donna Springer, Linda Talley and husband Wayne; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Neal Nash; two sons, Paul Ray Nash, Joe Neal Nash Jr.; three sisters: Mary Frances Butler, Nettie Brown, Wanna Mae Brown; three brothers-in-law: Marvin Kiestler, Frank Southern and Mike Springer; nephew, Charles Brown.