Mrs. Bernice Inez Hatcher Cromer

February 5, 1927 - July 6, 2018

Mrs. Bernice Inez Hatcher Cromer, 91, of Sylvester, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Bethel Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Danny Story and Rev. Jerry Etheredge will officiate. Mrs. Cromer was born on February 5, 1927 in Mitchell County to the late James Albert & Ollie Bell Knox Hatcher. She had lived in Worth County since 1950. Mrs. Cromer enjoyed sewing and especially making pillows for her family. She enjoyed playing Phase 10 & Rummy and visiting with friends and family. Mrs. Cromer was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Sylvester, where she served faithfully for many years. Survivors include children, Erlene Littleton (Donnie) of Worth County, Bill Cromer (Lynn) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Elaine Jenkins of Worth County, David Cromer (Patti) of Worth County, Deborah Arnold (Bill) of Worth County; sister, Mildred Bentley (Tom) of Sylvester; grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Kimberly Bowen, Kacey Snipes, Regina Green, Wade Littleton, Derrick Cromer, Dena Cromer, Julie Milton, Will Jenkins, Melissa Kern, Alicia Carter, Caleb Cromer, Moriah Wise, Chesley Cromer, Isaiah Cromer, Aaron Cromer, Brendan Cromer, Lillian Cromer, Jesse Kimsey, Justin Kimsey, Rebekah Smith, Kaylene Kimsey and Darla Kimsey. Mrs. Cromer had 31 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cromer was preceded in death by her husband, William Chesley Cromer; daughter, Darleen Walsh-Tate; son-in-law, Ronald Wilson Jenkins Sr.; grandchildren, Corey Littleton, Jackson O'Quinn, Karen Walsh; siblings, Martha June Wills, Virgil Hatcher, Vonl Hatcher and Dennis Hatcher. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the Service Hour at Bethel Baptist Church. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.