Bernice Sesler

Bernice Sesler, 83, was born on May 7, 1938 in Gordon, AL to the late Hettie and David Williams. On January 25, 2022 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ she slipped away to spend eternity in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

She was a former member of the Freehold Church of God where she faithfully served in multiple capacities before transferring to the Long Branch Church of God where she was a long-time member and also faithfully served in many capacities.

Bernice attended Freehold Regional High School. She later went on to pursue training to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She worked as an LPN for Monmouth Medical Center for 32 years. She enjoyed working with the babies on the pediatric ward. Although she worked the overnight shift, she always came home in the mornings and tended to her family’s needs.

Bernice had a great sense of humor, and you could talk to her about anything. Her personality would brighten up a room and she always made people around her laugh. Her smile was contagious, and her heart was big.

Bernice was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Joseph Sesler, Sr.; her parents Hettie and David Williams; her 2 brothers, Freddie G. Williams and Eugene “Bubba” Williams; and a granddaughter, Latrice Sesler; and 2 days after her passing, her baby sister, Annie Doris Worsley.

She is survived by her 4 children, Valary Garrett, Angela Sheard (Benjamin), Joseph Sesler, Jr., and Shirley Sesler-Herring (Kervin); 3 sisters, Lovie Slaughter, Luedean Henderson; and Rev. Ira Jean Cobbs (Bishop Gerald). She also leaves 1 sister-in-law Jefferleen Rushing (Bushnell, FL) a brother-in-law, George Rushing. In addition, she leaves 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The viewing will be held beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Abundant Life Church of God, 632 Colts Neck Road, Freehold, NJ. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Ira Jean Cobbs of the Freehold Church of God will perform the eulogy. The burial, at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, NJ, will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2310 Rt. 34 Suite 1D, Manasquan NJ 0873. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

The family invites you to view the Celebration of Bernice's life by selecting the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dzxsqMltLCJNwrOLsn0TmSUlbJ9iU6TU/view?usp=drive_web

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