Bernice Catherine Smith

June 2, 1940 - August 26, 2021

Bernice Catherine Smith, 81, of Annapolis MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease but never lost her beautiful smile, the twinkle in her eye, or her love of family and friends. Bernice was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Catonsville High School. Upon graduation Bernice worked for both Federal and State government until she retired from the Maryland State Comptrollers office in 2007. Bernice loved traveling with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She donated much of her time to charitable organizations and people in need. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Donald in 2018, after sharing nearly 60 years of marriage together. She is survived by their four children, Terry Smith Wilborne, Jimmy Smith, Jeff Smith, Greg Smith, and her five grandchildren, Christopher Smith, Brandon Smith, Andrew Wilborne, Katherine Wilborne, and Meghan Wilborne. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, August 31st at Lasting Tributes Funeral Care, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis MD 21401. Bernice’s memorial service will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 1st at St. John Neumann Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis MD 21401 with interment to follow at Bestgate Memorial Park.