Bernice L. Dugger

Bernice Louise Dugger was born July 10, 1939, to the parentage of the late Fred Chambliss and the late Caddie Head. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Dugger Sr.; son, Walter Bonds; daughter, Vanessa Coley and grandson, Jonta Tarver.

On April 19, 2026, our lovely angel gained her heavenly wings to be with the Lord.

Bernice dedicated her life to Christ at an early age joining Damascus CME in Lizella, Georgia. She continued her walk in Christ at Glorious Hope Baptist Church. Bernice was known for loving on her family and friends and attending any and every yard sale that she could, with her favorite place to visit being the “Salvation Army”. She attended Bibb County Public Schools and later dedicated her life to private sitting. A career that brought her much joy.

Bernice leaves to cherish her memories to Sarah Tarver (d. John), Oscar Dugger Jr., Tammy Collins (Kenneth), Shirley Brown (Derryl), Paula Clyde, and Gail Collins (Anthony); grandchildren, Diane Dugger (personal, loving caregiver), Corey Jones, Takethia Dugger, Roderick Jones, Teresa Jackson, Lashonda Dixon, Shameka Jones, Paul Hall, Antwoin Armstrong, Sheddrick Jones, Melissa Blount, Jamey Dugger, Jennifer Coley, Brandy Lindsey, Derryl Brown Jr, a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Willie Head;  sister, Jacquline Wright also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

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