Bernice Sharpe-Blake, 96, of Bedford (Peaksville Community), went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the widow of James Harry Sharpe and Robert Blake.

She is survived by eight children, Harry Sharpe (Evelyn), Helen Sharpe Williams, Madge Williams, Shirley Mosby (William), Lewis Sharpe, Peggy Thompson, Steve Sharpe and Cindy Brogdon (Jermaine); twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to Centra Bedford Hospice (1621 Whitfield Dr. Bedford VA, 24523) or Antioch Baptist Church (7184 Wheats Valley Rd. Bedford, VA 24523.)