Judy K. (Knight) Bernecker

Judy K. Bernecker, age 73, of 210 Loraine Avenue, Americus, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Cordele Health & Rehab.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William Winfred Knight and Willodene Whitehead Knight.  She was a homemaker and was loved by her family.  Mrs. Bernecker was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include: Husband:  Dan Bernecker of Americus

Daughter:  Dawn Simmons (Dan) of Vienna

Sons: Dan Bernecker, II (Rachel) of Canton, MI David Bernecker (Rhonda) of Cordele

Brother:  Bill Knight (Sue) of Rockwood, MI

Grandchildren:  Holly Peak (Robbie), Shawn Sutton, Danielle Simmons, Shelby Simmons, Danny Bernecker, Logan Bernecker, Alex Powers, Kristen Cain (David), Brianna Sharp, Shaina Stillwell and Tripp Stillwell

Great Grandchildren:  Grayson Peak, Kayson Darsey and Bentley Cain

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday, December 6 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna with interment in Pinehurst City Cemetery.  Rev. Brian Leverett will officiate.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.