March 10, 1958 – January 13, 2026
The Bernard, Tucker, and Johnson families, with profound sorrow, announce the passing of Danielle Thelma Theodora Bernard, our loving mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, grandmother, and faithful friend to many. Her tragic passing occurred on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Monrovia, Liberia.
Aunt Thel or Sis T, as she was lovingly called by her siblings and friends, was born on Monday, March 10, 1958 in Monrovia, Liberia to parents William Thomas Bernard and Danielette Patricia Tucker. During her earlier years, she attended school in England and the United States, returning to Liberia soon thereafter to start her own family and work life.
As a result of the 1989 Liberia Civil War, mommy returned to the U.S.A. in 1991 and resided there for 33 years before returning back home to Liberia in February 2024 for good after retiring from her work as a chef.
Thelma Bernard is survived by her children Charles Dunbar Burgess King II and his wife Geraldine, William Thomas Bernard King and his wife Celestina, Françoise Monroe-Evans Michele Bernard, Mercedes Beija Abasi, Willismae Banke King, Charles Tyrell O’Connor King IV, Stephen Allen King, and William Washington Jr.
She is also lovingly remembered and survived by her siblings Archie Bernard, Leona (Puchu) Bernard, Murray Bernard, Myrtle Bernard, Nejae Kromah, Vivian Bernard, William Bernard, Nancy Freeman, Nayubel Badio, Jackie Bernard, Bernardo Bernard, David Bernard, Charles Caranda, Johanna Jackson, and Musu Bernard. She was pre-deceased by her siblings Thomas Bernard, Fred Bernard, Archibald Fitzhubert Bernard, and Wilmot Washington Sr.
Aunt Thel allowed our Father God Almighty to use her to make the world better by giving kindness, showing generosity, and offering friendship to all she knew. She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends, and all who came to know her.
Funeral Services
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Viewing: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Service: 12:00 PM
Burial and Repast will follow. Additional information may be made available in the upcoming days regarding details of the program, homegoing celebration, and livestream access.
In honor of our beloved, her children request you wear colors other than black. Some of mommy’s favorite colors were purple, yellow, and red.
Contact for Additional Information
Françoise Bernard
Liberia: +231 77 261 9384
WhatsApp: 301-814-8909
Email: ourdaniellethelmabernard@gmail.com
