Berniece Reid

Verna Berniece Reid passed away with loving family by her side Saturday evening, July 13, 2019, at the age of 95 years. Berniece was born October 24, 1923 in Wetumka, OK to her parents, Reece and Sylvia (Johnson) Biffle. She met the love of her life, Charles Reid, and they were married on December 27, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They celebrated almost 67 years of marriage until Charles’ death in October 2011.

Berniece had a huge heart and was a foster parent for many children throughout her life. Her family was everything to her. Charles and Berniece were long time members of Faith Church. Berniece enjoyed camping and being outdoors, observing all of God’s creations. She cherished the memories from her and Charles’ 60th wedding Anniversary trip to Australia.

Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Sylvia Biffle; husband, Charles; and son, Charles Reid, Jr.

She leaves many loving memories with her family; daughter Patricia Dawson and her husband, Hugh of Llano, Texas, daughter Nita Farquharson and her husband, Ray of Salina, Oklahoma, sons Reece Reid of Glenpool, OK and Allen Reid of Park Hill, Oklahoma; along with thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren, three bonus great-grandchildren, and over 500 foster children.

Pallbearers are Bobby Deaton, Rick Deaton, Loren Fuller, Brent Reid, Kyle Deaton, and Caleb Cook.

Honorary Pallbearers are Terrill Quinton, Chris Roberts, Clifton Lee Roberts, Pat Hayne, Robert Biffle, Jeff Biffle, and Jim Roberts.

Visitation will be from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Faith Church, 1901 W. 171st Street, Glenpool, Oklahoma. Pastor Toby Youngblood will officiate. Interment will take place at Wetumka Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com