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Bernice S. Vinson


Sunrise: March 17, 1932

Sunset: January 2, 2022

Bernice Shambley Moore Vinson, 89, was born to David Shambley and Maggie Collins on March 17, 1932 in Harrellsville, NC.  On Sunday, January 2, 2022 she went home to be with our Lord and Savior. 

In the early 40’s the family moved to Virginia, where Bernice completed her schooling in the Norfolk Public School System. She went on to complete her degree in cosmetology and working at Norfolk State University.

Bernice married Charles Moore, Sr. and from this union five children were born; Charles Moore, Jr., Douglas Moore, Matilda Sherroid, Loretta Moore and Dwayne Moore. In her later years she married Willie Vinson and from this union four children were born; Andre Moore, Clinton Moore, Michael Banks, and Bernetta Vinson. Bernice also had two bonus sons, David Holloway and Alton Couther.

Everyone who knew Bernice, knew that she loved the Lord and you could find her praising the Lord anywhere, whether it was at home, church, the grocery store, clothing stores or just witnessing to others.  She answered her call to God to become a minister in the 70’s. Bernice had a genuine passion for loving on everyone. She enjoyed family get togethers, cooking and baking her favorite German chocolate cakes.

Bernice loved her children unconditionally and her children loved her. She enjoyed traveling and she especially loved going to the family reunions to meet up with her cousins and dancing with her children.

Bernice attended Deliverance Tabernacle Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Earl Moore until her illness prevented her from going to church. She loved going to church and she would be preaching, shouting and giving God the glory.

Bernice was predeceased by her sons, Douglas Moore and David Holloway; her husbands, Charles Moore, Sr. and Willie Vinson; her parents, David Shambley and Maggie Banks; brothers, David Shambley, Jr. and George Shambley. 

Bernice is survived by her children, Charles Moore, Jr. (Beverley), Matilda Sherroid, Loretta Moore, Dwayne Moore (Erika), Andre Moore, Clinton Moore, Michael Banks (Ingrid), Bernetta Vinson and Alton Couther; seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. She will truly be missed. 

Viewing Friday, January 14, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, January 15, 2022 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Masks Required*

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    Kimberlee Mack-Hammond says

    Sending love and condolences to the family during this difficult time. Rest well as you are now with God. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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    LILMAMA says

    SENDING MY LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY….LIL’MAMA

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    Evelena Carter says

    My prayers and condolences to the family🙏 RIP Ms Bernice

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    Ebony Yarn Amos says

    Rest in Peace, Miss (Grandma) Bernice!
    You were a true queen and I thank God for placing you in my life.
    I will forever cherish the memories and times spent on Frizzell Ave.

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    Otis and Sharon Caple says

    Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Please allow your wonderful memories get you through these times. Hold on to Gods hands.

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    Catherine Banks says

    My sincere condolences, may you and your family find strength in God’s loving arms, in your time of sorrow.

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    Rickey Watson says

    Auntie/ Mommy Bee I will miss you but you will live on in my heart. I will always remember the good times in Young’s Park as a child and Frizzell Ave as an adult. I miss your advice, your wisdom and most of all your loving smile. You will be missed but Never Forgotten.

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    Terresa Chin says

    It is with great sadness that I have to say goodbye until we meet again! I love you auntie! Sleep in heavenly peace!

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    Ernest Chamblee says

    RIP Aunt Bernice. You’ve fought the good fight of faith and have been gathered to our ancestor’s. We will see you again. What a wonderful gathering that will be.

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    Kim A Reid says

    Rest well auntie praying for strength to the rest of the family

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