Bernice Smith Farkas

Ms. Bernice Kersey Smith Farkas, age 78 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. A member of Taylor Church, Ms. Farkas was a resident of Macclenny for 44 years. She was a retired seamstress who enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband: William "Bill" Farkas of Macclenny; sons: Leroy (Diane) Smith of Glen St. Mary, Randy (Diane) Smith, James (Sandy) Smith, and Ed Smith all of Macclenny; daughter: LouAnn (Marcus) Mann of Macclenny; step-son: Christopher Farkas; step-daughters: Amelia (Steven) Collins and Rebecca Jackson all of Jacksonville; brothers: Walter Kersey and Earnest Kersey Jr.; sisters: Hazel Partin, Virginia Tanner, Christine Yawn, and Lourene Edwards all of Georgia. Sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Eddie Kersey and Albert Kersey. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Christian Fellowship Temple, Macclenny with Pastor David Thomas and Reverend James Nickles officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny, 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/