FORT MEADE - Berniece Prine Harris, 85, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Berniece was born July 6, 1934 in Bowling Green, FL and was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, a member of the Fort Meade Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Fort Meade Historical Society and Museum, and a member of the Fort Meade High School class of 1952.
Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Arilla Prine, and her brother, Joe Prine.
She is survived by her sons, Leon Lanier and Kathy, Steve Lanier and Tina, all of Fort Meade, FL; daughter, Beverly Lanier and Sue, Brandon, FL; brother, James Prine, Lakeland, FL; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, 307 E. Broadway, Fort Meade, FL. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary with Pastor Kenny Slay officiating.
Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade, FL 863-285-8171