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Bernice Christian Obituary
June 10, 2025
Bernice Christian, 81, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Church Hill to the late Charles and Mary Cox. Bernice enjoyed traveling and spending with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan especially the Atlanta Braves, Tennessee Vols, and Dobyns-Bennett. Bernice was a devoted member of First Broad Street UMC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Cox.
Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Dayton Christian; sons, Scott Christian and wife Lesa, and Joey Christian and wife Stacy; grandchildren, Clayton Christian, Chelley Allen, Drew Christian, Chloe Christian, Carson Christian, Hannah Day, and Eli Day; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Fugate (Carl), Libby Larkin (Jim); along with a host of friends and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A celebration of life service will follow with Rev. Carole Martin officiating.
To express condolences to the family please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Denny Simpson
July 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Dayton and family.
Wanda and Jerry Lifford
June 22, 2025
To Bernice´s Family,
So sorry for your loss; sending our thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Wanda and Jerry Lifford
Verna Rogers Brownlee
June 20, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Janie Kincheloe
June 18, 2025
Dayton,Joey, Libby, Peggy and all of the family,
Gerald and I send our condolences to all of you in the loss of Bernice. I know Gerald remembers the old days from "across the river" growing up near Christian and Cox families. We know your memories will be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Janie and Gerald Kincheloe
Kelly McClellan
June 16, 2025
Dayton, Scott and Joey,
So sorry to hear about Bernice's passing. Super sweet lady who has always been there for my family.
Thoughts and prayers
Kelly McClellan
Sarah Clifton
June 12, 2025
Love and sympathy to the family! I loved Bernice. We worked together and our boys were in school together. So sorry for your loss.
Mary Nile Southam
June 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a good friend for many years. Prayers lifted for you all.
Danita Crawford Caldwell
June 12, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers and much love
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