Bernita A. Voorhies, 78, of Waterloo, died June 4, 2021 at the MercyOne Waterloo. She was born March 20, 1943 in Waterloo, daughter of Richard and Kathryn Mingus Scarbrough. She attended the Waterloo Schools. Bernita married Lynn Lawson January 6, 1962 in Waterloo. He died May 16,1973. Later she married James K. Voorhees. They later divorced.

She was a member of the Waterloo AmVets Post 19. She enjoyed crocheting blankets and broomstick lace, going to the casinos, especially Tama, and gardening with her sister, Della. She volunteered at the American Red Cross and was a Gold Star Member with the American Cancer Society.

Bernita is survived by her son, Kenneth (Stacey) Lawson, Brainerd, MN. Daughter, Joan R. (Christine Waytenick) Cedar Falls. Four grandchildren: Anita Perkins, Ray Lawson, Brick Lawson and Liv Lawson. Sister: Della (Jerry)Wilson, Hudson. Brothers: Dick (Sue) Scarbrough, Independence, Mike (Judy) Scarbrough, Waterloo, Nick (Kristy) Scarbrough, Waterloo. Good Friend, Kathy Caya, Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her husband.