Bernice Yax

YAX, Bernice Louise - Age 76, of Flint Township, died Friday, October 23, 2020.  Per Bernice's request, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Genesee County Humane Society.

Bernice was born July 22, 1944 in Flint, the daughter of Clarence and Betty (Smith) Yax.  She was a 1962 graduate of Swartz Creek High School.  She had resided in the Flint Township area her entire life.  Bernice owned and operated Happy Tails Dog Grooming and Doggy Day Care for 20 years.  She enjoyed dancing, going on her casino trip's, and most of all spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed all of her clients at Happy Tails.

Surviving are: her daughters, Amy (John) Peiffer of Waterford and Jennifer Gardner of Fenton; grandchildren, Bryan Schmidt of Fenton and Grace Eaglen of Waterford; sisters, Joyce Price (George) of Gaines, Clarice Kasumi (Patrick Ervin) of Flint, Rebecca Moghaizel of Grand Blanc, Betty Charles (Brian) of Hale, and Rachel March (Rod) of Swartz Creek; brothers, Roy Yax (Kay) and Clarence Yax (Kathy) both of Swartz Creek; several nieces and nephews; special god daughter, Sarah Naud of Grand Blanc; and life long friend, Marlinda Myers of Swartz Creek.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathleen Wheeler; niece, Christy Standley; and her daughters father, Gary Gardner.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.