Bernice Yvonne Knapp

Bernice Yvonne Knapp, 83, of Pierce City passed away at home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Daughter of Bill and Erpal (Hyslope) Headrick, she was born on May 18, 1939, in Tahlequah, Okla. On Sept. 26, 1990, in Blowing Springs, Ark., Knapp was united in marriage to Ronald Knapp; he survives.
She was very proud of her Native America heritage, being a direct descendent of the first female Cherokee Indian by blood right. Knapp was no stranger to hard work, raising dairy goats in her spare time.
In addition to her husband, Ronald Knapp, she is survived by three daughters, Charon and Caren of Wichita, Kan., and Claudia, of California; as well as, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Erpal (Hyslope) Headrick.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in honor of her, and entrusted to White Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home & Crematory, Cassville.