Mrs. Bernice "Aunt Bernie" Colby

Mrs. Bernice “Aunt Bernie” Colby, 97 of Shiro, passed away Monday, April 29th at Scott & White Hospital in College Station. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 4th at Nobles Funeral Chapel with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:00 am. Interment will follow the service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Carlos, Texas. Mack Barnhill will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Aunt Bernie was born on October 8, 1921 in Shiro, Texas to Mack B. and Ella Rose (Stokesberry) Barnhill. Shortly after high school, she married Theodore Colby. They were married 39 years until his death in 1977. She worked in customer service and office administration most of her life, but her real passion was gardening. She was a member and past president of the Houston Garden Club and a flower judge for local and statewide competitions. Her pride was her own personal gardens at home, meticulously kept and tended with love. Aunt Bernie was a an outgoing, social woman who never met a stranger. She was a member of the Carlos Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed going to singings and revivals.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Serving as pallbearers are Chris Williams, Wade Edwards, Bryon Barnhill, Andrew Barnhill, Darrell Wagner and Mike Wren.

Mrs. Colby was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Theodore Colby.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that a memorial contribution in her name be made to any local church.

You are invited to leave kind words and fond memories at www.noblesfuneral.com .