Bernice Bellard

Bernice S. Bellard, 77, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Gulf Breeze.

Bernice was born on September 28, 1942 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, then spent many years in her adopted state of Louisiana where she served as an office manager of a psychology practice for 20 years.

She was a Eucharist Minister for her Catholic Church, an avid tennis player, loved baking and cooking, and spending time with her pride and joy, her children and grandchildren. Her greatest love in life was her marriage of 57 years to Leo Ivan Bellard, Jr.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard J. Siulborski and Angelina Krulac Siulborski.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by two daughters, Katharine Zillen (Mike ) and their son Andrew of Baton Rouge, LA;  Angela Batten and her twin daughters Taylor and Hannah Batten ; two sons Leo I. Bellard III ( Amy ) and their daughter Kassidy of Lafayette, LA ; and Bernie Bellard ( Kimberly ) and their daughters Kennedy and Landry of Pensacola, Florida. Bernice is also survived by one sister, Linda Werner (Richard) of Pittsburgh, PA.

Memorial Services for Bernice will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Msgr Luke Hunt will serve as celebrant.

Rose Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.roselawn-fh.com