Bernice J. Workman 61 of Cowen passed away Monday January 25, 2010 after an extended illness in Raleigh General Hospital. She was born February 26, 1948 in Clay, WV a daughter of the late Jennings Stewart and Nina Ruth Stephenson. Also preceded in death by husband, Howard Leon Workman and brother, Billy Stephenson. She was a home maker; and formally a resturant cook and waitress, and member of Cowen Railroad Festival. Survivors include daughters, Deborah Workman of Cowen; Sarah Boner of Quick, WV; Nina Taylor and Mary Stephenson both of Charleston, WV; John of Saxon, WV; Darrell of Summersville, WV;Robert; Jack and Allen all of Clay, WV; sisters, Dorothy Chapman of Elkview; and Becky Shamblin of Salina, OK; 8-grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Service will be held Friday January 29, 2010 at11:))AM in Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Chaplin Jim Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery, Enoch, WV.