She had a very humble upbringing as a child. Shirley Adcock, her beloved husband was in the United States Army when they married. They saw a lot of the world together. Most of her life was spent on a farm where she operated all the farm equipment and kept the books on all of their businesses. Never once did she neglect her household responsibilities. When her husband passed away, she found herself very involved with the Monticello Senior Citizens Center. She loved to put jigsaw puzzles together and found great joy in taking care of her hummingbirds. She even learned how to fly an airplane. She was a member of Cominto Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Craig; five brothers, Leonard, Floyd, Wilmer, Gerald and Donald Dinger; and one sister, Linda Dinger.
Survivors include two sons, James Lee Adcock of Crossett and Larry Dale Adcock, Sr. of Sherwood; three sisters, Carolyn Cook, Darlene Klinger and Joan Dinger; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Adcock McWhorter and Betty Adcock Boring; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Chambers and Rev. Todd McMillen officiating. There will be a visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. You can sign Mrs. Bernice's guestbook registry here on this website.
Condolences(8)
Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Mrs. Bernice was a long-time part of the Monticello senior center she was always doing something to help the center she was such a wonderful person and had many friends she made an impact on the senior center today she will be truly missed.Sherry Ellis O'Neill
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 18, 2025 Larry and Family, I am sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I know how hard that is for you; I lost mine 4 years ago.I pray for God's blessings, strength and comfort for you in the coming days. ~Sherry~
Alice Robinson Thomas
Redfield, AR Thursday, October 16, 2025 Dear Family,I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Bernice. She was always kind and sweet. My parents were good friends with Mr.Shirley and Bernice. When I was young I spent the night with Sandra. Then they moved very close to my parents house. They were wonderful neighbors. When my Mom was really sick Ms. Bernice came and visited her. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers! I’m sorry I can’t attend her service.
Carl Jenkins
Farmington, AR Thursday, October 16, 2025 Sorry for your loss James and Larry. We go back a long time. I still remember Mrs. Bernice helping Mr. Shirley teach me to drive a tractor pulling a cultivator. Good memories.Karen Rawls Pierce
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 15, 2025 I’m really sorry for your loss.Glenn and Reba Gray
Lake Village, AR Tuesday, October 14, 2025 James, thoughts and prayers in your loss.Glenn and Reba Gray
Wendi
Monticello, AR Monday, October 13, 2025 I am sorry for ur lossDorothy Adcock McWhorter
Bedford, TX Monday, October 13, 2025 James:Your Mom was the beacon of light that lit the way for you to become a productive member of our society. Well done!
In the dark days before you, look for her light as it will always shine for you.
Carolyn:
Through your love and devotion to your sister, you have paved the way for Bernice to now be in the arms of the love of her life, my brother.