Bernice Isom

Bernice Isom, 89, of Middleton, departed this life Monday morning, October 10, 2022, at her home.

She was born Tuesday, September 12, 1933, in Corinth, MS., daughter of the late James William Smith and Myrtle Paralee Holloway Smith and lived all of her life here. She married Leon L. Isom, Jr., on December 23, 1951, and was a homemaker and sat with the elderly. She enjoyed cooking, visiting with people and bringing them her homemade food and canning. Mrs. Isom was a member of New Hope church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 71 years, Leon L. Isom, Jr. of Middleton; two daughters, Joyce Thompson (Gary) of Beech Bluff and Jannie Griffin (David) of Bells; a son, Jimmy Isom (Becky) of Cleveland, TN; three brothers, James E. Smith (Geraldine) of Middleton, Donny Wayne Smith (Barbara) of Essary Springs and Jerry Dean Smith (Glenda) of Ramer; three grandchildren, Autumn Renee Thompson Kelley (Adam), Rachel Isom (John Butler) and Morgan Isom Key (Max); two great grandchildren, Austin and Addison Kelley; a sister-in-law, Joanie Smith; and multiple nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Neal Smith. Memorial contributions in her name may be sent to Pocahontas church of Christ or New Hope church of Christ.