Bernice L. Sargent
Enjoyed Farming & Traveling
Bernice L. Sargent, 96 of Scenery Hill, PA died Friday October 15, 2010 in White's Private Care Home, Centerville.
She was born November 30, 1913 in Clarksville, PA a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Emma Moore Simmons.
Mrs. Sargent was a graduate of Penn Commercial Business School and was employed at the Washington and Fayette County Courthouses.
On October 14, 1939 she married Glenn C. Sargent, a lifelong farmer, who died December 20, 1996. Together, they owned and operated a successful dairy farm operation for several years until their retirement.
After her retirement she enjoyed camping and traveling with her late husband. She loved the farm lifestyle and loved cats. Her hobbies included gardening and working crossword puzzles.
Surviving is a son – John R. Sargent and wife Patricia of Scenery Hill, PA; One grandson – John G. Sargent and wife Debbie of Finleyville, PA; One great grandson – Nathan Sargent; Two great granddaughters – Leah and Jenna Sargent.
Private funeral services were held in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA.