Cheraw, SC

Bernice E. Gurney, 92, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2026. Born, December 24, 1933, in Baltimore, MD she was a daughter of the late Edward and Elsie Hudson Reichelt.

Bernice dedicated many years to managing the Kenwood Bingo Hall in Baltimore, MD. Known for her active yet simple nature, she cherished her family deeply and found joy in caring for them and spending quality time together. She especially enjoyed attending family reunions with her siblings.

Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Albert Gurney; her brothers, Edward Reichelt and Dennis Reichelt; her sisters, Mildred Engers, Lois Jones, and Patricia Wosyluk; and former daughter-in-law, Theresa Gurney.

Bernice leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Donald Gurney and wife, Carole of Berlin, MD; her daughter, Denise Boggs and husband, Don of Conway, SC; sisters, Joyce DeThomas of Severn, MD and Sharon Smith of Sammamish, WA; grandchildren, Jessica Freeman and husband, Jim, Brandon Gurney and wife, Lauren, Loren Heaps, and Bobby Heaps and wife, Landry; great-grandchildren, Luke and wife Destiny, Jake, Kenzie, Simon, Kristi, Eli, Grayson, Graham, Addison and Makenzie; and great-great grandchild, Lila.

At the request of Mrs. Gurney, no formal services will be held in Cheraw, SC, the family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later time in Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Il 60601.

Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Gurney family in their time of grief.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.