Bernice Mary McGregor

MILWAUKEE – Bernice was born September 14, 1921 and was baptized in St. Anne’s Church. She grew up on N 39th St. in Milwaukee with her four sisters and the girl next door. Bernice attended St. Anne’s Grade School and graduated from Holy Angels Academy in 1939. She worked at Northwestern Mutual with her “lifelong friend.” Married at St. Anne’s in 1949, she lived out her life as a member of Mother Good Counsel Parish. Last of the Garvens girls, Bernice passed away April 11, 2020.  I did a great job picking my mother. And now I’ve got her back.

Thanks to Dave for over 34 years of TLC.

If I could hear my mother pray again
If I could hear her tender voice as then
So happy I would be
Would mean so much to me
If I could hear my mother pray again

She used to pray that I on Jesus would rely
And always walked the shining gospel way
So trusting still his love
I seek that home above
Where I shall meet my mother some glad day

Her work on earth is done the life crown has been won
And she will be at rest with Him above
And some glad morning she I know will welcome me
To that eternal home of peace and love

If I could hear my mother pray again
If I could hear her tender voice as then
So happy I would be
Would mean so much to me
If I could hear my mother pray again