Bernadette B. Wroe, 68, of Naples, Fl funeral service is 1:30 PM, Friday, July 5, 2013 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33744 with full military honors being provided by the Pinellas County Military Honor Guard.
She was born in Bronx, NY on May 3, 1945 and passed away at the Bayfront Hospital-Hospice Unit in St Petersburg, FL with her family at her bedside. She was a small business owner & a U.S Army Veteran of the Vietnam War Era.
She is survived by her loving family; her husband, Stewart Wroe of Naples, Florida; her daughters; Melissa Graybeal and her partner, Sara Lee Parker of Atlanta, Georgia and Daphne Seybert and her husband Shane of Grayson, Georgia; her brother, Raymond McCoy of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Joan McCoy of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and two grandchildren, Samuel W. Seybert and Sawyer G. Seybert.
The family request, that in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to the Fisher House at Bay Pines VA Medical Center, P.O. Box 5005 (00FH), Bay Pines, Florida 33744 or their web site www.fisherhouse.org/donate/ (Specify FL Bay Pines VAMC) in the memory of Bernadette B. Wroe.
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Bernadette: one of a kind and a beauty.
Bernadette lived poetry; she spoke lyrically and poignantly. She never complained. She endured illness and suffering with extraordinary grace. Bernadette is unforgettable. She changed my life and I knew her for not even a year…I can’t imagine what she has done for the countless others whose lives she’s touched. Here’s to you, Bernadette. I love you.
Thinking of you tonight sweet momma, missing you so much!
Daph, you and your family are in my prayers.
Keshia White (SHOA)
Daphne my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Tina
I know words at times like this may seem inadequate but let the words of your own sweet mom maybe lighten yor hearts a little. She shared with the two of you how much your care and concern meant, how loved she felt as each of you brought to her bedside your own personal type of competence, effeciency and JOY. Although Ms. Bernadette is not here for you to run into her arms, I hope you know she is always somewhere near, looking over you to protect you in all things. My prayers to you both.
Daphne my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Daphne my heart hurts for you at this time, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bernadette had an amazing spirit and zest for life, I know this will live on in the two beautiful, smart and successful women who she was so proud to call “her girls.”
Melissa and Daphne, may you always cherish the memories you created over the years, make new ones together, and celebrate your mom’s life by living with the strength and color she passed on to you both.
I looked to see what the color “purple” symbolizes, since it was your mom’s favorite, and here is how, it says, one might be affected by purple:
Uplifting
Calming to mind and nerves
Offers a sense of spirituality
Encourages creativity
Sounds pretty perfect to me and very “Bernadette!” I believe I will try placing more purple in my life now, in fond memory…
Lots of Love,
Sara Lee Parker
Atlanta, GA
A colorful and vibrant spirit that will be greatly missed by her two wonderful daughters and other family members as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Though I only had the pleasure to meet Bernadette once, she made such an impression on me with her gentle, artistic, “flower-child” spirit, zest for life and love for all things beautiful and fun. I know we would have been fast friends had we come of age together in the 60’s and 70’s and wish I could have known her then. :-) Melissa and Daphne, count your blessings to have had this wonderful woman in your lives who also happened to pass along her incredible beauty to you. I know she is grooving to a heavenly beat right now, with that gorgeous smile dazzling all of the angels. Sending warm hugs and love to all of the family and blowing kisses up in the sky to sweet Bernadette.
Through knowing Melissa I know that Bernadette was a fun loving, spirited, and kind soul who cherished her daughters and the wonderful women that they have become. May you find comfort in her peace and all of her that lives on in you. Thoughts, prayers and lots of love, Mary
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to the family of Bernadette Wroe. She will e remembered for her free spirit and zest for life. Her two daughters faithful love and devotion to her gave her courage and happiness. She will be missed, but is now in a better place with no more suffering. God will give you strength and courage during this difficult time.
Your family is in my thoughts.
Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family. So sorry we didn’t get to meet Bernadette. She sounds like a real treasure and will be missed by many. Lots of love, Bee
RIP, Miss Bernadette
From the stories we have heard, Bernadette lived life to the fullest! She obviously had a fun-loving spirit and kindness that has been passed on to her daughters. Hopefully the wonderful memories of Bernadette will help you in the coming months.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May Bernadette’s memory be a blessing.
I know Bernadette was a very special woman because she has the most amazing daughters, Melissa and Daphne, who are so beautiful and full of love. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Daphne & Melissa:
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide peace and comfort during this time. Blessings to you.
Leslie L. Hanneken
I got to know Bernadette first through my daughter telling me what a wonderful person she was. When I met her in person I was still amazed, expecting a lot and finding even more. I am so glad to have shared a few moments with this amazing woman on my own journey through this life. Bernadette, you will be so missed.
My darling Girls, Daphne and Melissa, and Stewart
May you find comfort in knowing that though your mother’s (wife’s) journey has ended, she fought hard….and now, she is at peace with our Lord. Though she left you too early, and you grieve, you’ll meet again one day…never to part (as she once said to me as I grieved a loss). I did not know her well, as we lived far apart; but when we corresponded we often spoke of our ’journals’, which we both conspired to write during a lunch we shared.
May God bless and keep you during this difficult time, and forever!
Love and prayers,
Sharon and Rick Seybert