Bernadene A. Harris

October 19, 1936 - December 12, 2021

Bernadene Ann Harris, age 85 of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling. She was born October 19, 1936 in Weirton, WV daughter of the late Dr. E.L. and Lillian Hubbard Bails. Bernadene was a dental hygienist with a career spanning 36 years; 19 years in private practice starting with her father in Weirton, WV and then 17 years as the Director of the Dental Assisting Program at Wheeling Park High School. She was a certified master gardener and a member of the Wheeling Herb Society and the Wheeling Gardeners Society. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 44 years, Jack Harris and two brothers: Richard and Jack Bails. Survivors include three sons: Michael (LeAnn) Harris of Bethlehem, Mark (Leslie) Harris of Columbus, OH and Darin Harris of North Palm Beach, FL; one daughter: Kathy (Charles) Tyson of Mt. Gilead, NC; five grandchildren: Kaila Tyson, Charlise (Scottie) Campbell, Erik (Carly) Harris, Kylie (Paul) Hohman and Sam Harris; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law: Peggy Kinder of Wheeling and Shirley Bails of Weirton. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 1:00pm until time of Memorial Service at 3:00pm at the Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 1 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem/Wheeling with Brother John Byrd officiating, assisted by Margaret Brennan. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.