Bernice Penrose
Bernice E. Penrose, 94, Nappanee, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Majestic Health Care, Goshen.
She was born Sep. 6, 1927.
She married John Clayton on Nov. 23, 1950; he preceded her in death. She later married Robert Penrose on Aug. 2, 1968; he preceded her in death.
Bernice is survived by her four children, Connie (Roger) Hernandez, New Paris, Barney Clayton, Nappanee, Brad Clayton, Syracuse and Brian Clayton, New Paris; two stepchildren, Larry (Debbie) Penrose, Bremen and Terry Penrose, Wanatah; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Merlin Yoder, Nappanee and Gerald (Ginger) Yoder, Elkhart; a sister, Betty Yunker, Elkhart; and a sister-in-law, Pat Yoder, Nappanee.
Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.