Mrs.Bernice Nowlin McFadden was born on September 10, 1938, in Florence County SC, the late Reverend William James Nowlin and Ruebell Frierson Nowlin. She was educated by the Williamsburg County School System and later furthered her education at Forsyth Technical Community College, were she received her credentials in Early Childhood Education.

She was employed as an inspector with Lucia Incorporated for over 20 years. Upon retiring from Lucia, she worked as a Lead Teacher in Early Childhood Education for many years with Chesterbrook Academy.

Mrs. McFadden was a faithful member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. During her time at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, she was active within many Auxiliaries. Mrs. McFadden was involved in her community; she was the Financial Secretary/Treasurer of the Dublin Drive & Dublin Court Community Club. She was a member of the 14th Street Crafts and Coffee Club, and the Golden Crowns Senior Adult Club.

She passed away peacefully on, September 23, 2016, while vacationing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Mrs. McFadden was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur McFadden and her daughter, Patricia McFadden. She is survived by her children: Ronnie McFadden of Oceanside, CA, John McFadden, Shirley (Stacy) Goodson, Beverly McFadden and Ashely (Darrell) Foy, all of Winston-Salem; three sisters: Evada Hutchins of Allentown PA, Ellen (LaVerne) McKnight of Charlotte, NC, and Lorena Nowlin of Cades, SC; four brothers: William D. (Joyce) Nowlin of Wilson, NC, Mack (Sarah)Nowlin of Winston-Salem, NC Dan (Joretta) Nowlin, and John Nowlin, both of Cades, SC; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a host of devoted nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Mark Baptist Church. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

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