Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Bernice F. Manns of Decatur, Ga., formerly of Birmingham, will be Saturday May 9, 2015 11:00 at Bethel Baptist Church 1637 Pearson Ave. S.W. Birmingham. Rev. William Greason pastor, officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Manns is survived by one son Mr. Charlie L. Manns, three daughters Mrs. Alice Moore, Mrs. Nancy Edmonds, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bates (Clara), eight grandchildren, thirty four great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law Mrs. Mattie R. Fikes, daughter-in-law Mrs. Betty Manns, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the B'Ham residence by 10:00 am. ~Stocks Funeral Home 1970 Hosea L. Williams Dr. 404 377- 0458.