Bernice Davis Smith

Bernice Davis Smith, 86, of Gulfport, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 in Biloxi. Mrs. Smith was a native of Wiggins, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1986. She was a former resident of Hattiesburg, MS for many years. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a former member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Wiggins, MS. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe E. Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Downs of Gulfport, son, Ralph E. Smith of Perkinston, MS, sister, Joyce Mae Ladner of Montgomery, AL, grandchildren, Robert Daniel Downs, Tammy Baker, John D. Smith, Ralph E. Smith, Jimmy L. Smith, Michael S. Downs, Timmy C. Downs, and eleven great great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 12 Noon, Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Wiggins, where friends may visit from 10:30 A.M. until 12 Noon. Interment will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.