Bernadine Dauphine Nunnery

Bernadine Dauphine Nunnery entered this world April 18, 1926 as the youngest of six children born to the union of Leon Dauphine & Mary Dorsey-Dauphine. She married Milton Nunnery, Sr June 1, 1948. Through that union she was blessed with five sons and one daughter. She was educated in the New Orleans school system where she turned her passion for hair styling into a career in cosmetology. She was a devoted Christian having been baptized as a small child. She was a lifelong member and Sunday School Teacher of Mount Zion Methodist Church in New Orleans until relocating to California. Deciding to further her education, she obtained her accounting degree during this time. She enjoyed her career as the Supervisor of Vending Services in the Accounting Department at the University of California at Los Angeles, from which she retired in 1990. She loved to cook, dance, and sing. Her family meant everything to her, she was often referred to as a fierce mommy bear. Standing only 4”11, so petite and brown like a bunny, Bunny became her nickname. Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings; Alvin, Clara & Hebert Dauphine and Clifton & Mildred Thornsberry and sons Milton Jr, Gillan and Michael Nunnery. She took her final earthy bow Friday, September 30, 2022 peacefully sleeping at home. Leaving behind to cherish her memory, are her children; Glenn (Charlene) Nunnery, Mitchell Nunnery and DeÉtra (Antoine) Dennis. Her seven grandchildren; Kedrick, Yashica, Patrick, Christopher & Ellena Nunnery, Antoine II & Keysha Dennis. Her seven great-grandchildren: Akeng Dennis, Jordan Morris, Amaan Dennis, Komoni Nunnery, Greyson Young, Anoah Dennis, Miani Nunnery, and a host of other relatives. She lived a long, bountiful life, her story doesn’t end here…it will continue with us! She will forever live in our hearts! Relatives, family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Franklin Ave. Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Road South New Orleans, LA 70126 on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 am. Visitation at 9:00am. Internment: Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.