Rose Marie Bernard

Rose Marie Bernard, 53, of New Orleans, La., passed away on December 31, 2010. She's preceded in death by her mother, Mercedes Jackson; brother, Clyde Jackson; her aunt, Sedonia Jackson and one brother-in-law, Calvin Garrison. Her survivors include: husband, John Clark; children, Sonya Bernard, Wendell Bernard, Tiamonia Bridges and Inez Holmes; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; father, John Elmo Bernard; brother-in-law, Samuel Brown; sister-in-law,, Dorothy Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, January 8, 2011, 12 noon. Viewing: Friday, January 7, 2011, 1-6 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery.