Obituary

Margie Earlene Bernhagen

76 a resident of Morrow, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on August 28, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born February 25, 1938 in Texas the daughter of Charles and Pauline Brewer Manis.

Earlene was saved at an early age and knew without a doubt where she would spend eternity. She cared for and loved her family very much and dedicated her life to them. She was known as Nanny to everyone.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Reaves, two daughters Jackie Reaves Trollinger and LaDonna Reaves, and one infant brother.

Survivors include her husband Ervin Bernhagen; one son Darrell Reaves of Morrow, Arkansas; two daughters Angela Rives and her husband Larry of Cane Hill, Arkansas and Shelby Marshall and husband Justin of Prairie Grove; six grandchildren Marc Trollinger and wife Terra, Matthew Trollinger and wife Hollie, Laura Parton and husband Garry, Josh Rives and wife Velvet, Brittney Conner and husband Daniel and China Waldrop and husband Johnny Ray; nine great grandchilren Ruby, Jay and Jack Trollinger, Landon Napier, Brylei Sherry, Sydnie Walker, Dannie Jo Conner, and Erin and Christopher Rives; her aunt Betty Clark and husband Arthur of Springdale.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with burial in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General

Feb 25, 1938

Aug 28, 2014

76

Tributes

My nanny, my grandmother, my second mom, my friend, my inspiration and my hero. I hope that one day I can be half of the person that you were.
Marc Trollinger - Grandson
We are all so blessed to call you our Nanny. You brought years of joy, unconditional love and laughter to us. You were, and always will be, the strongest lady I've ever known and you did it all with grace. I love you and will miss you so terribly much.
Brittney Conner - Granddaughter
My nanny, my mom, my hero, my friend, she was a wonderful selfless woman who took pride in her family her whole goal in life was to mother, love, protect, and she did a wonderful job. She is one in a million no one will ever be able to compare. She was a wonderful nanny to my daughter and will be missed dearly.
Shelby Marshall - Daughter
Nanny an angel is what you were meant to be. Now you can watch over all of us and I can't think of a more amazing guardian angel. You taught me how to care and love unconditionally. You were a light to the world and brought joy to so many. Though you are gone from this world your memory lives on in my heart. I thank God for allowing me to be a part of your life.
Johnny Ray Waldrop - Grandson-in-law
So sorry to hear the passing of Earlene. It is so hard to put in to words what a great person she was and will always be remembered being. Earlene loved her kids and grand kids with all her heart. All of you are in my prayers.
Debbie Edwards - Friend
Nanny was and will forever be my guardian angel, mother and best friend. I am so blessed for what she instilled in my life. To name just a few... She taught me about Jesus, how to love unconditionally, how to be selfless and giving, not to mention how to cook. I will always remember her loving nature, her wonderful southern cooking, her adoring smile and playful personality. Nanny will forever live on in my heart.
China Waldrop - Grandaughter
Nanny was an amazing lady..I'm so glad I was able to know her. I have some great memories of her and your family. I know she is watching over you all smiling right now! Praying for you guys during this hard time!
Marcie Edwards - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General

Feb 25, 1938

Aug 28, 2014

76