Bernice Dorothy Schneider O'Neill Coppock left this earth to be with her Lord on December 20, 2011 while at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born an only child to Lydia and Louis Schneider on February 2, 1929 in Houston Texas, attended St. Joseph Catholic School, George Washington Junior High, and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1946. Bernice was a single mother of three daughters for 13 years between her first and second marriages, working as an office manager for Southern Blueprint, later Keuffel and Esser, in downtown Houston, in addition to other part-time jobs to make ends meet. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, grandson Travis O'Neill Allen, husband and father of her children Harry Allen O'Neill, Jr. and beloved husband of 35 years E. Allen Coppock.
Bernice was a devout Catholic. Her faith helped her deal with the trials in her life. At a time when a single woman couldn't even get a small real estate loan, Bernice accumulated a rental compound in West End, buying small lots, moving on tear-down houses, and remodeling them with the help of her uncles. She made all the family clothing, became an avid quilter, and was a lifelong gardener. Her love of flowers was inherited from her uncle Herman Skolaut. She loved to "go," as she put it and, particularly with her husband Allen, she travelled extensively.
Her grandparents had once been tenant farmers and Bernice heard at a young age to "vote for the Democrat, cotton prices are higher." In adulthood, that became a fully developed sensitivity to and empathy for the poor and powerless. Initially a very frugal product of the Depression, Bernice evolved into a passionate defender of nature, water, air, and animals. Although disheartened by the tenor of 21st century politics, she followed them intently, supported the fair-minded, wrote opinionated letters, and regretted that she couldn't vote for President Obama a second time. All her life she was the glue in many circles of friends and family. Ever the extrovert, once Bernice knew you (and decided she liked you), she kept up with you. She was a potent force and an outspoken woman, and we will miss her.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann O'Neill Allen and son-in-law Noel Allen of Houston, Jennifer Lucille O'Neill of Schulenburg, Katherine Elaine O'Neill and son-in-law Michael Mullen of Austin; granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Allen of Houston; stepson Marc Allen Coppock and daughter-in-law Noi Coppock of Houston; and ‘adopted' daughters Mickey Davis, Roberta Karp and Nisha Barnhart, Charmayne Moody, all of Houston, and Roxanne Oliver of Encino, California. The family would like to acknowledge the constant stream of visits, calls, cards, and gifts over these last three months. We especially want to recognize the faithful presence of Lawrence Johlke, Bernice's companion, Anne Waldrip, her friend since first grade, and Lucinda Greene, her newest friend.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. It would be particularly meaningful if that organization benefited children or animals.
On Wednesday, December 28 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Rosary and Eulogy memorial service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1101 Antoine, followed by a reception at Bernice's home. Bernice's ashes will be interred in a private ceremony with those of her husband Allen at a later time
Bernice was a devout Catholic. Her faith helped her deal with the trials in her life. At a time when a single woman couldn't even get a small real estate loan, Bernice accumulated a rental compound in West End, buying small lots, moving on tear-down houses, and remodeling them with the help of her uncles. She made all the family clothing, became an avid quilter, and was a lifelong gardener. Her love of flowers was inherited from her uncle Herman Skolaut. She loved to "go," as she put it and, particularly with her husband Allen, she travelled extensively.
Her grandparents had once been tenant farmers and Bernice heard at a young age to "vote for the Democrat, cotton prices are higher." In adulthood, that became a fully developed sensitivity to and empathy for the poor and powerless. Initially a very frugal product of the Depression, Bernice evolved into a passionate defender of nature, water, air, and animals. Although disheartened by the tenor of 21st century politics, she followed them intently, supported the fair-minded, wrote opinionated letters, and regretted that she couldn't vote for President Obama a second time. All her life she was the glue in many circles of friends and family. Ever the extrovert, once Bernice knew you (and decided she liked you), she kept up with you. She was a potent force and an outspoken woman, and we will miss her.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann O'Neill Allen and son-in-law Noel Allen of Houston, Jennifer Lucille O'Neill of Schulenburg, Katherine Elaine O'Neill and son-in-law Michael Mullen of Austin; granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Allen of Houston; stepson Marc Allen Coppock and daughter-in-law Noi Coppock of Houston; and ‘adopted' daughters Mickey Davis, Roberta Karp and Nisha Barnhart, Charmayne Moody, all of Houston, and Roxanne Oliver of Encino, California. The family would like to acknowledge the constant stream of visits, calls, cards, and gifts over these last three months. We especially want to recognize the faithful presence of Lawrence Johlke, Bernice's companion, Anne Waldrip, her friend since first grade, and Lucinda Greene, her newest friend.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. It would be particularly meaningful if that organization benefited children or animals.
On Wednesday, December 28 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Rosary and Eulogy memorial service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1101 Antoine, followed by a reception at Bernice's home. Bernice's ashes will be interred in a private ceremony with those of her husband Allen at a later time
Bernice Dorothy Schneider O'Neill Coppock left this earth to be with her Lord on December 20, 2011 while at home surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born an only child to Lydia and Louis Schneider on February 2, 1929 in Houston Texas, attended St. Joseph Catholic School, George Washington Junior High, and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1946. Bernice was a single mother of three daughters for 13 years between her first and second marriages, working as an office manager for Southern Blueprint, later Keuffel and Esser, in downtown Houston, in addition to other part-time jobs to make ends meet. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, grandson Travis O'Neill Allen, husband and father of her children Harry Allen O'Neill, Jr. and beloved husband of 35 years E. Allen Coppock.
Bernice was a devout Catholic. Her faith helped her deal with the trials in her life. At a time when a single woman couldn't even get a small real estate loan, Bernice accumulated a rental compound in West End, buying small lots, moving on tear-down houses, and remodeling them with the help of her uncles. She made all the family clothing, became an avid quilter, and was a lifelong gardener. Her love of flowers was inherited from her uncle Herman Skolaut. She loved to "go," as she put it and, particularly with her husband Allen, she travelled extensively.
Her grandparents had once been tenant farmers and Bernice heard at a young age to "vote for the Democrat, cotton prices are higher." In adulthood, that became a fully developed sensitivity to and empathy for the poor and powerless. Initially a very frugal product of the Depression, Bernice evolved into a passionate defender of nature, water, air, and animals. Although disheartened by the tenor of 21st century politics, she followed them intently, supported the fair-minded, wrote opinionated letters, and regretted that she couldn't vote for President Obama a second time. All her life she was the glue in many circles of friends and family. Ever the extrovert, once Bernice knew you (and decided she liked you), she kept up with you. She was a potent force and an outspoken woman, and we will miss her.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann O'Neill Allen and son-in-law Noel Allen of Houston, Jennifer Lucille O'Neill of Schulenburg, Katherine Elaine O'Neill and son-in-law Michael Mullen of Austin; granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Allen of Houston; stepson Marc Allen Coppock and daughter-in-law Noi Coppock of Houston; and ‘adopted' daughters Mickey Davis, Roberta Karp and Nisha Barnhart, Charmayne Moody, all of Houston, and Roxanne Oliver of Encino, California. The family would like to acknowledge the constant stream of visits, calls, cards, and gifts over these last three months. We especially want to recognize the faithful presence of Lawrence Johlke, Bernice's companion, Anne Waldrip, her friend since first grade, and Lucinda Greene, her newest friend.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. It would be particularly meaningful if that organization benefited children or animals.
On Wednesday, December 28 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Rosary and Eulogy memorial service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1101 Antoine, followed by a reception at Bernice's home. Bernice's ashes will be interred in a private ceremony with those of her husband Allen at a later time
Bernice was a devout Catholic. Her faith helped her deal with the trials in her life. At a time when a single woman couldn't even get a small real estate loan, Bernice accumulated a rental compound in West End, buying small lots, moving on tear-down houses, and remodeling them with the help of her uncles. She made all the family clothing, became an avid quilter, and was a lifelong gardener. Her love of flowers was inherited from her uncle Herman Skolaut. She loved to "go," as she put it and, particularly with her husband Allen, she travelled extensively.
Her grandparents had once been tenant farmers and Bernice heard at a young age to "vote for the Democrat, cotton prices are higher." In adulthood, that became a fully developed sensitivity to and empathy for the poor and powerless. Initially a very frugal product of the Depression, Bernice evolved into a passionate defender of nature, water, air, and animals. Although disheartened by the tenor of 21st century politics, she followed them intently, supported the fair-minded, wrote opinionated letters, and regretted that she couldn't vote for President Obama a second time. All her life she was the glue in many circles of friends and family. Ever the extrovert, once Bernice knew you (and decided she liked you), she kept up with you. She was a potent force and an outspoken woman, and we will miss her.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann O'Neill Allen and son-in-law Noel Allen of Houston, Jennifer Lucille O'Neill of Schulenburg, Katherine Elaine O'Neill and son-in-law Michael Mullen of Austin; granddaughter Elizabeth Grace Allen of Houston; stepson Marc Allen Coppock and daughter-in-law Noi Coppock of Houston; and ‘adopted' daughters Mickey Davis, Roberta Karp and Nisha Barnhart, Charmayne Moody, all of Houston, and Roxanne Oliver of Encino, California. The family would like to acknowledge the constant stream of visits, calls, cards, and gifts over these last three months. We especially want to recognize the faithful presence of Lawrence Johlke, Bernice's companion, Anne Waldrip, her friend since first grade, and Lucinda Greene, her newest friend.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. It would be particularly meaningful if that organization benefited children or animals.
On Wednesday, December 28 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Rosary and Eulogy memorial service at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 1101 Antoine, followed by a reception at Bernice's home. Bernice's ashes will be interred in a private ceremony with those of her husband Allen at a later time
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