Bernice Stamey

Candler – Bernice Blaylock Stamey, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late John Pearson and Mary Burnette Blaylock. She was also preceded in death by a stepson, Gary Stamey; two brothers and eight sisters. Bernice was a member of Maple Ridge Baptist Church and attended Ridgeway Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Joyce "Joe" Stamey; two daughters, Regina Smith of Waynesville and Donna White and her husband, Grady, of Clyde; three stepsons, Greg Stamey of Weaverville, Johnny Stamey and Randy Stamey both of Candler; four sisters, Margaret Blaylock of Canton, Cheryl Sanford of Maggie Valley, Bonnie Thompson of Waynesville, and Judy Mashburn of Pisgah Forest; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend special thanks to her caregiver, Hilda Walker, 4th floor staff at Haywood Regional Medical Center, and Homestead Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Reverend Jack W. Collins and Reverend Jonathan Blaylock officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Canton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Ridgeway Baptist Church, 525 Old US 19/23 Highway, Candler, NC 28715.

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