Berneice E. Sproat, 92, of Cedar Hill, TX, died Nov. 16, 2011. She was born Dec. 23, 1918 in Horatio, AR to Carl and Hattie (Hobbs) Burgess. A former resident of OKC until 1995, she moved to be near her daughter and family. She was employed with Southwestern Bell in OKC for 32 years, holding the position of Group Chief Operator. She was a lifetime member of AT&T Pioneers. Berneice was active for over 70 years in the Disciple of Christ Christian Church, first in OKC, and the last 16 years at First Christian Church of Duncanville, TX. Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother, Roy Burgess and his wife Rose, and many friends. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia McAlester and husband Roy, DeSoto, TX; grandson, Robert Bird, Dallas; granddaughter, Glenda Bird, DeSoto; nephews, Mike Burgess and wife Vikkie and daughter, Erin, Tulsa, OK; and Bob Burgess, OKC. Funeral services will be Tues., Nov. 22, 10:30am at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.