Berniece K. Grindle

Berniece K. Grindle, died Thursday, January 19th in Winter Park, Fl., at age 84. Born in 1927, the daughter of John L. Kirkland and Mary Newsom Kirkland of Bonifay, Fl. Following graduation from Florida state university, she moved to Marianna in 1949 and married her devoted husband, Robert S. Grindle, Jr. in 1956. She retired in 1985 following a career of teaching at Marianna High School and was employed with the state of Florida HRS department. She held specialists and supervisory positions. Berniece was a past president of the pilot club of Marianna, serving in many positions, local and state during her more than 50 year membership. She was a past president of the Marianna Garden Club and was honored with a life membership in the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. During her career, she was active in numerous professional, health and charitable organizations. Mrs. Grindle was a 50 plus year member of the First United Methodist Church of Marianna and the Dean Skaggs SS class. She was preceded in death by her father John L. Kirkland, mother Mary Newsom Kirkland Hardy, and sister Annette Kirkland Hitt. Survivors include husband Robert Grindle of Winter Park, Fl. Nephew Alan Hitt, Wife Karen Hitt and children, Alexandra, Joshua, Bailey Rose of Orlando, Fl. Niece Amy Hitt Verity and children Ricky and Price of Winter Park, Fl. Funeral services will be Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm CST at James and Sikes Funeral home, Maddox Chapel, with Revs. Bill Elwell and Connie Farnel officiating. Burial will be in Bonifay City Cemetery, Bonifay, Fl. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home Monday. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Marianna.