Another angel got her wings. Mrs. Berniece Perkins Beach, 92, a native of Savannah, peacefully left this earth to join our heavenly father on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home on Wilmington Island, surrounded by her loved ones, her coffee, chocolate and books. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard “Buddy” Beach; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Beach; a son, David Beach; her parents, E. W. and Gladys Perkins; and a sister, Shirley Berger. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for forty years before moving her membership to First Baptist Church of the Islands (Wilmington) in 1974 where she was a member of The Ladies Fellowship Sunday School class and a member of choir in the early years. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1952 with honors and graduated from Savannah Secretarial School. Berniece was a member of the board of the Savannah Jazz Association for many years, serving as secretary for approximately fifteen years and receiving the Jazz Volunteer of The Year, in 1995, 1997 and 2007. She was also a member of the Savannah Symphony Guild and always looked forward to volunteering in their annual fundraiser auction. Berniece was the Executive Director of Congregation B’nai B’rth Jacob Synagogue for thirty-eight years. She loved her time there, they were like family to her and she was very dedicated to them. Berniece will be remembered for her beautiful smile, big blue eyes, joyful spirit, her selflessness and the light she brough to everyone she encountered. Her legacy of kindness, and compassion will continue to inspire all those that knew her, she will forever be profoundly missed.

Berniece is survived by her daughter, Diane Beach; a granddaughter, Brittany Bowen Moore (Chris); a grandson, Casey Bowen (Megan); two great-granddaughters, Haley Bowen and Dalilah Moore; one great-grandson, Van Moore; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her most cherished friend from high school, Mrs. Julia Proctor for her friendship, compassion and love all through the years all the way until the end of her journey here on earth, they will meet again in Heaven. Also her dear friend from church Mrs. Carolyn Hawkins for her endearing love.

A Celebration of her life and graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Abbey on Wheaton Street on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406.

We would like to thank Hospice of Savannah, all the wonderful nurses, doctors, volunteers and staff through these most difficult yet meaningful times. We could not have gone through this end of her journey without them. They are definitely sent from above.

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel is in charge of arrangements.