Bernice Eleanor Earley

Bernice Eleanor Earley gained angel wings on March 25, 2023, at the age of 90. Bernice is survived by her daughter Cindy Rickard-Carter, son-in-law Wally Carter, and granddaughter Crystal Rickard-Radgoski.

Bernice, affectionately known as Bea, was born May 13, 1932, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the daughter of Herbert and Ethel (Rushmore) Tarnow. She was one of four children in their household (Maxine Smith, Lucille Becker, and Herbert Tarnow).

Bernice was an extremely hard worker and continued to work hard throughout her entire life. She spent many years working for the Gwinnett County School system where she later retired.

She never met a stranger and treated everyone like they were family. If you were touched to know Bernice, she was the kindest and most generous person. She continually placed others first, always giving to a special cause or charity even if it meant she would go without.

Bernice will be missed but always remembered!

Private services will be held.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.