Bernell VanCourt Pringle

Born April 21, 1936, departed this life on September 26, 2016 and now lives in Heaven with Christ. She was a Catholic and a member of St. James Catholic Parish. She is predeceased by her wonderful parents, Bernard and Nellie VanCourt; and her oldest son, Woody Pringle, III. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Pringle-Seymour; her son Danny (Lori) Pringle; her sister, Ellen (Julius) Bosco; her brother, Gerald VanCourt; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She graduated from Biloxi High School where she was voted for and served as Queen of Debutantes her senior year. She worked most of her life as an office manager of various law firms and she excelled in her accounting abilities. Later in life, she went back to school and obtained her real estate broker's license. Mama/MeeMee always had a passion for music and loved playing her Grand piano, which she did so beautifully (and began playing when she was a child). Her smile was extraordinary - she always smiled. She had a beautiful heart, mind and soul and a strong belief in Jesus Christ. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Southern Memorial Park on Highway 90, Biloxi, MS. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of all arrangements.