Bernadine Paynes Square departed this life on May 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, 11427 Temple Rd., Kentwood, La at 11 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Riverside Church Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home