Bernice Lucille OConnor

Savannah: Age 95, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2023, at home.

Bernice was born December 18, 1927, in Savannah, NY, the daughter of Hazel and Stanley Wilsey of Wilsey Road. Bernice was one of eight children.

Bernice was a graduate of Savannah High School. She married Charles OConnor; together they raised six children. In 2003, Charles passed away. They had celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Bernice is survived by four sons, Randy (Dawn), Michael, Terry (Nancy), and Patrick (Denise); daughter, Stacey; grandchildren, Kelli, Petal, Nathan, Katie, Wes, Shawn, Ellie, and Travis; great-grandchildren, Charles, Kaitlyn, Lillian, Lina, Leo, and Ashley; sister, Janet Carr; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend for life, Bernice Prosser. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles OConnor; daughter, Marcia OConnor; grandsons, Harold and Josh OConnor; brothers, Carlton, Ronald, Evans, and Irving Wilsey; Wilsey sisters, Eloise Crane and Marjorie Lippert.

Bernice loved to tell stories about her days growing up and her family life. She also had many special stories to tell about her husband, children, and grandchildren. She had a very strong faith in God. She always said that is what got her through life. She was very active in her church, where she loved singing in the choir. She enjoyed playing cards with her close friends. She also loved the outdoors.