The Baughn Family

Helen Bernice Smith, age 96, of Berea, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Bernice was born in Illinois to the late Albert and Malinda Lainhart Bicknell. She was retired from Berea Hospital and a member of the Beaver Pond Christian Church in Estill County, Kentucky.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Smith; one brother, Bobby Bicknell; and three sisters, Bula Williams, Edna Grace Bicknell, and Betty Gooding.

She is survived by her special daughter, Joyce (Anthony) Webb; special granddaughter, Jessica (Jeremiah) Duerson; her siblings, Albert (Carolyn) Bicknell, Jr., Jim (Pearline) Bicknell, Eula Mathers, Imogene Powell, Francis Guinn; sister-in-law, Eileen Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 am, Friday, January 7, 2022, at Lakes Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Dula officiating. Burial will follow in Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 am to 11 am at the funeral home. Services will be livestreamed on www.lakesfuneralhome.com. The family would appreciate if facial coverings would be worn.

Pallbearers will be Terry Sparks, Anthony Webb, Jeremiah Duerson, and Shawn Williams. Honorary bearers will be her caregivers, Melody Reppert, Eva Ramsey, Betty Hall, Michelle Samples, Kellie Miles, and Sylvia Moore.