Bernice Shannon Pruitt was born October 18, 1938 in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late George Grigsby Shannon and Julia Brown Shannon.

Bernice Shannon Pruitt, 78, of Camden, SC, widow of Raymond Zeno Pruitt, died Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Bernice was the oldest of 10 children. She was a member of Community Bible Church.

Bernice was survived by her daughters, Julia Denese Pruitt of Sumter and Lisa Wert (Bill) of Camden; grandchildren, Will, Allison, Adam and Rayna Wert; sisters, Kathy Kaczmarczyk (Dave) and Debbie Styles (Steve); and her brothers, Roy, Robert and Jerry (Kathy) Shannon.

Bernice was predeceased by her sister, Linda Davis; and her brothers, George, David and Richard Shannon.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

A funeral service was held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Community Bible Church. Rev. Jerry Peacock will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will received friends at 2:00 PM, 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Community Bible Church, 5711 Red Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020.