Bernice Wilson Chavis, 88, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 21, 1936, in Savannah, Georgia, Bernice was the daughter of Julius and Idella Jennings. She had two siblings, Lawrence and Lottie Bell Loadholt, who all preceded her in death. She was a proud 1954 graduate of Woodville High School and after graduation became a devoted stay at home mother for several years until she entered the workforce in the late 1980’s as a Home Health Aide for Quality Health Care of Savannah. In 1954 she married James R. Wilson, who preceded her in death. From this union, they had three children, James, Julius, and Denise Wilson. In 1964, she married Robert Chavis, who also preceded her in death, and from this union, they had two children, Larry and Gary Chavis.
Bernice’s warmth, kindness, and selfless nature touched everyone she met. Her life was a testament to her love of family, faith, and community. She was a member of Brampton Baptist Church, where she served for many years.
As a resident of William’s Court, she was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Diabetic Support Group where she made many great friends and was loved by all. An avid knitter and crocheter, Bernice was known for her beautiful pieces which she skillfully designed.
She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life her children James Wilson, Julius Wilson, Denise Wilson Martin (Darrell), Larry Chavis, and Gary Chavis, her nine grandchildren, Tamika Ford, Nicole Freeman (Reginald), Daria Martin, Shaniya Wilson, Gary Chavis, Jr., Darius Williams (Jordan), Tenaiya Chavis, David Chavis (Selena), Keeara Chavis, fourteen great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
Bernice will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
The family will be receiving friends 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
A funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. with Bishop Otis Shipp officiating.
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Pamela Grant c/o 82 Groves High School
To the Chavis Family,
Larry and Gary I send my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother.Please know that you will be in my prayers that the God we serve will be by your side every step of the way,your mother will always be in your heart you will hear a song ,or see a flower or just a breeze will blow and you will remember mom.May the love of God keep you at this time.
Jefford Saint Juste
Love you auntie I am sorry I didn’t see you sooner. 😔😢
Jenkins-Mitchell Family
Our deepest condolences to the family on your loss. She was our neighbor up the hallway from us and enjoyed seeing her up and around downstairs sometimes. To us she was like our “other mama down the hallway.” To me she was my little sweetie and always will.
On behalf of Vanessa and I as well as Mama Mitchell thank you for sharing her with us at Williams Court, we love ❤️ her and will miss her very much.