Bernice Washington (Tulia)

Tulia, Texas—Bernice Washington, 89, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Ewing officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the funeral home. Bernice was born on December 2, 1928 in Floydada to Bud and Ora Hinsley. She grew up in Floydada and graduated from Floydada High School. She married Jay Washington on March 19, 1954. After their marriage they moved to Kress for a short time and then move to Tulia in 1959. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jay died March 25, 1997, one brother and three sisters. She is survived by two sons: Buddy Washington and wife Karen of Tulia, Bruce Washington and wife Konnie of Tulia, one daughter: Pam Wilks and husband Jeff of Tulia, one brother: John Hinsley of Henderson, Texas, eight grandchildren: Brooke Rae and husband Terry of Murphy, Texas, Brandi White and husband Max of Happy, Jayton Washington and wife Andrea of San Angelo, Koby Washington and wife Bridgette of Amarillo, Dailey Washington of Tulia, Sara Martinez and husband Vincente of Pampa, Slade Wilks and friend Nichole Schott of Amarillo and Jay Wilks and wife Joda of Waurika, Oklahoma and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Tulia Cemetery Association, PO Box 116, Tulia, Texas 79088 or to the First United Methodist Church, 119 N. Briscoe, Tulia, Texas 79088. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.