Bernice Moore, age 75, of Mershon passed away October 25, 2021 at her residence after a short illness. Born in Bacon County on September 27, 1946 to Daniel Sterling "D.S." McCarty, Jr. and Azielee Dixon McCarty. She was a lifelong member of New Lacy Church of God where she taught Sunday School, was the pianist for more than 40 years and was Treasure of the Ladies Ministry.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two infant brothers and son-in law, Ken Long. Survivors include three children, Vickie Long, Tammy Miller (David) and Donald Jerry Moore, Jr. (Teresa) of Mershon; brother, James Eddie McCarty of Mershon; three sisters, Shirlene Green of Brunswick, Patsy Padgett and Debra Ann Holland (Charles) of Mershon; six grandchildren, Sky Alderman (Daniel), Tyler Moore, Shelby Moore (Norman), Ashley Nobles (Spence), Gavin and Madison  Manning; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer & Weston Alderman and Rhett Batten; two honorary grandchildren, Matthew Medders and Joshua Jackson; sister-in laws, Kay Moore of Alma and Mae Lee of Fernandina; great uncle, James Edgar Dixon of Alma and many loved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at New Lacy Church of God with Bishop R. B. Gaskins. Bro. Tyler Moore, Bishop Travis Peavy and Bishop Jamie Rivera. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 10:00 AM until funeral time.

Active pallbearers will be; Norman Batten, Joshua Jackson, Gavin Manning, Kerry Green, Scott McCarty and Walter Taylor.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of New Lacy Church of God and of Alma Church of God.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Satilla Hospice.

Crosby Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.