Bernice Hargrove, 87, of Cuero passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1938, in Fresno, CA to Rudolph and Minnie Bertha Waltersdorf Michalek. Bernice married O’Daniel Hargrove in Cuero at their pastor’s house on February 17, 1957. She was a “long time” childcare giver for many families. Bernice was a member of Frelsberg Church in Columbus and when she moved to Cuero, she became a member at First Baptist Church of Cuero.
Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Stewart; sisters, Doris Buesing and Helen Serece; grandchildren, Eric Hargrove (Amanda), Scottie Stewart, Keisha Vazquez (Lucio), Chantz Stewart and Breanna Stewart; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, O’Daniel Hargrove and her son, Robert Hargrove.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11 am, at Freund Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pet Adoptions of Cuero or First Baptist Church, Cuero.