Bernice E. Johnston

Bernice Ellen Underwood Johnston, 88, of Frankford, WV, passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2023, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV surrounded by her family.

Born October 5th, 1934, in Renick, WV, she was the daughter of Delmer Underwood and Mary North Underwood. She loved gardening and anything that brought her closer to her family including genealogy research, reunions, and photos.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Ethel Sipe, Lula Starrett, Eula Sharp, and brother Charles Underwood, son, Richard Dale Johnston, and Grandson Douglas Wayne Johnston.

Survivors include sisters, Mildred Sharp (Don) of Berkeley Springs, WV and Norma Burke of Bullhead City AZ, sons, David Johnston (Juanita) of Renick, WV, Michael Johnston of Maxwelton, WV and daughter, Carolyn Stringer (Michael) of Southport, NC, grandchildren Jessica Tatko (John), Stephanie Aouidat (Fattah), Emily Johnston, Rachel Johnston, Stacy Johnston, and Nathaniel Johnston, eleven great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren.

Following her wishes she will be cremated. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Presbyterian Church in Auto, WV at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peyton Hospice House – 1265 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.