Bernice Leithead Prigmore was born on February 26, 1948 in Elko, Nevada. During her growing up years, her father managed ranches in Montana and Wyoming where she gained an appreciation for the beautiful open country of the west.
She was the oldest of 11 children and learned early on how to help take care of her younger siblings. She loved them. In January of 1969 she married Jerry Prigmore. As of her passing on November 11th 2024 they had been married for 55 years. After 6 pregnancies and much tribulation in child bearing they were privileged to raise two beautiful children; Kenneth, now an estate planning attorney living in Salem, Utah with his wife Heidi Stout and their 7 children, and Rachel who lives in Manti. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life and she had a close and deep loving relationship with each one.
She was a faithful and committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served as both a teacher and president of the Primary and Relief Society and as a teacher in the Sunday School, Manti temple worker, Primary chorister, ward music chairman, as well as various other callings and assignments.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alva & Donna Leithead, and stillborn son John Paul.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry, son Ken (Heidi), daughter Rachel, grandchildren Alyssa (Josh), Katie, Hannah (Chris), Kenny (Wendy), Abby, Liam, Mylee, great grandchildren Forrest and Emma, her siblings Marvin (LaVerne deceased), Vance (Trudy), Brent, Cindy (Doyle), Lloyd, Julie (Brian), Dave (Sonya), Ray, Alvie (Judy), Marlene (Michael).
A Visitation will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. All services will be held at Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork. 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.
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Diane Gale says
November 14, 2024 at 3:12 amI’m sorry for your temporary loss. I know she will be waiting for you to join her when it is your time to leave this earth. Now she is enjoying the numerous reunions with family and friends who passed before. Treasure your memories.
Jan and Rex Case says
November 16, 2024 at 8:26 pmWe were so sorry to hear about Bernice. We were unable to travel to the funeral because Rex has been in poor health, but listened to the funeral online. What a beautiful service and such a great family. It was nice getting to know her better and to see the impact she had on her lovely family. She will be missed!