Bernice Hamilton DuBose was born on November 26, 1929 to Robert and Florence Pearson-Hamilton in Castle, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, two sisters, two sons, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter and three great grandsons. She attended IXL High School and served as valedictorian of her class. Bernice met the love of her life Oster M. DuBose at the "water well" in Castle, Oklahoma sixty three years ago. They married September 2, 1947 and their union were blessed with twelve children. Bernice leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Oster M. DuBose. Ten children, Melvin (Marion) Ernest, Etta Faye (Mel) Janice, Donnell, Jeffery (Martha) Cheryl (Manuel), David (Angela), Cary, Robin (Medgar). Two sisters; Stella Simpson and Wanda Holland. Thre generations of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. A host of cousins, aunts, uncles, many other relatives and friends.