Thelma Mae Bernhard, 62, of Grottoes, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Ocean City, Md.

Mrs. Bernhard was born Sept. 3, 1945, in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Merriman Jenkins.

She was employed by Rockingham County Social Services and was an office clerk for 20 years.

On June 29, 1963, she married Robert “Bob” W. Bernhard Sr., who survives.

She is also survived by a son, Robert “Rob” W. Bernhard Jr. of Massanutten; a sister, Alma Jean Parker of College Park, Md.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held Friday, May 23, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Md.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The casket will be closed.

Online condolences may be sent to the Bernhard family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 20-05-2008 07:49
	Mrs. B was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

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	2. 20-05-2008 10:56
	Bob and Robby,  I was saddened to read of Thelma\'s passing  in the newspaper. She was a wonderful  lady and I will always remember her coming  to the school. My thought and prayers are  with you and your families at this difficult  time. Gary Shell

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	3. 20-05-2008 11:59
	Dear Bob & Robby & family,  I worked at DSS with "Mae" (we called her Mae so as not to confuse her with Thelma Cooper. What a wonderful lady. She was always cheerful & kind & her blue eyes twinkled when she smiled. I remember how much she loved her family. I can still see her sitting on a pillow to drive that big red car. I know you have many good memories to hold onto. You are in my thoughts & prayers. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18  God bless you, Carolyn Lam

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	4. 20-05-2008 16:34
	Rob...my thoughts are with you through this. Didn't know if you were aware of this or not, but dad passed away about 5 weeks ago....so I can empathize with what you are going through. You will hopefully learn what I did...that you will find the strength to get through this through your friends, family, and loved ones. Take care!

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	5. 22-05-2008 10:01
	Bob and Uncle Robby,  Our thoughts are with you we will miss Thelma dearly she was a wounderful and sweet caring person. Take care    Love you Taylor W.

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	6. 20-05-2008 21:26
	Dear Bob and Rob,  We're truly sad about hearing of Mrs. B passing. "Mrs. B" is what I always called her. I don't think I ever remember seeing her not smiling. She was one of the most kind and loving ladies I had ever met. I alyways thought of her as a second mother to me and I so loved the times I spent with her. She had this way of touching your heart. I feel blessed to of known Mrs B and I will truly miss her. I and Michelles thoughts and prayers will be with you at this diffcult time. We both want you to know that she touched our lives and we hope this helps you through this diffcult time.   Shannon

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	7. 23-05-2008 08:06
	We both worked with Mae for many years and we are grateful to have known her and for the relationship we had. We went to Kyger's on Thursday night to say good bye and want to say that we were comforted by Robby's message on the memorial leaflet, it is beautifully written. To Bob, Robby and family we sincerely hope your memories bring you comfort.

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	8. 28-05-2008 16:07
	Dear Bob & Robby;    I remember you as wonderful friends and neighbors when we lived on 20 th ST. Robby and Stuart Jr were so close it was hard to tell where one ended and the other began! I hope that the wonderful memories she left as a wife and mother will help you through this sad time. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.  Prisclla & Family

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