Bernetha Chavis McCoy Obituary (1932

Bernetha Chavis McCoy, affectionately known as "Aunt Beba, The Queen"or "Queenetha", departed this life on May 28, 2017 in Cleveland Ohio. She was born May 1, 1932 in Richland, South Carolina, to the late Irvin Sr. and Lizzie Chavis. She was 1 of 11 siblings. Bernetha was educated in the Richmond Public School System and attended Dunbar Elementary and Maggie L. Walker High School. She accepted Christ at an early age. Bernetha was employed at M&B Headwear, Richmond, VA for many years until they closed. She then moved to Cleveland, OH and was employed with the Cleveland University Hospital systems for many years until her retirement on May 19, 1994. She resided in Ohio until her demise. She enjoyed watching sports, politics, and current news events. She also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family and friends. She loved her family passionately. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She has also been known to be the life of the party. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Charles Chavis, Gladys Chavis Freeman, Woodrow Wilson Chavis, Ora Lee Chavis Henderson, Daniel Chavis, Madison Chavis, Olivia Chavis Lopez,and Irvin Chavis. She leaves to cherish her memory, a brother Mr. Edward Chavis, Cleveland, OH; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Chavis and Mrs. Mildred Chavis; a lifelong friend, Grace Wright, Richmond, VA; a devoted friend, Robert Kennebrew, Cleveland, OH; a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11 AM. Interment Maury Cemetery.