Bernice C. Pilgrim -
Easley
Bernice Chapman Pilgrim of 306 Grigsby Avenue, died Friday, August 28, 2009 at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca.
Born in Oconee County at Jocassee, she was a daughter of the late Waymon M. and Addie Cash Chapman. Mrs. Pilgrim retired from Swirl, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Pilgrim is survived by a brother, Charles Chapman of Walhalla; two sisters, Gladys Patterson of Greenville and Alma Craig of Liberty; three close friends, Dean and Joyce Bradford and Bufford King and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pilgrim is predeceased by her husband, James Edward Pilgrim; brothers,Clyde and Ernest Chapman; sisters, Ressie Ellenburg, Clessie Mosley, Viola Stamey, Norma Reeves and Pauline (Billie) Chapman.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
The family is at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, which is assisting the family.