Ermadine Bullard

Owassa, OK - Born in Fayetteville, NC on September 1, 1953, and grew up in Binghamton, NY.

Departed this life on November 21, 2024, at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her Parents Margaret and John Bullard, and stepfather Fletcher Bess. Siblings, Dovie Lee Bullard, Janet Bullard-Chambers, Patricia Ann Williams, Annie

Bullard-Shoga and Margaret Louise Bullard Malbon-Reddix (Sisters), Robert, Floyd and James Bullard (Brothers). 

Ermadine was a devout Christian selflessly dedicated to the education and well-being of others.

She obtained her high school degree from Binghamton Central High School, Associate’s in Business and Secretarial Science from Sullivan County Community College, Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Education from Pace University, Master’s in Adult and Higher Education from Teachers College/Columbia University, and Paralegal Assistant Certificate from Syracuse University College.

She volunteered as an usher and taught Sunday school for the youth ministries for many years. She was a proud and active member of the NBEA/Virginia Business Education Association, the

Virginia Jumpstart Coalition, Zeta Phi Beta - Kappa Xi Zeta Chapter, and Delta Pi Epsilon - IOTA Chapter.She enjoyed traveling, especially to beautiful Jamaica. She was a foundational rock for her friends and family; always ready with scripture and to offer a helping hand or a safe place to stay.

Ermadine leaves to cherish her memories with her paternal Aunt Rev. Ida Mae Jones, maternal Aunt Ida Jones, sister, Arlene Bess, and brother Fletcher Bess. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, former students, and colleagues who will remember her for the positive difference she made in their lives.

The funeral service for Ms. Ermadine Bullard will be held 2:00 pm at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 on Friday January 17th, 2025. The family will recive friends from 1:00 pm untill the start of the funeral service

Celebration of Life: In Loving Memory of Ermadine Bullard - A Life of Faith, Knowledge, and Family Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life of our beloved Ermadine Bullard. A devout Christian, a passionate educator, and the heart of our family history, she left a legacy of love, wisdom, and cherished memories. This special day will be filled with prayers, stories, and reflections honoring her unwavering faith, her dedication to education, and her role as the keeper of our family’s history. Dress Code: In honor of her favorite color, we invite you to wear a touch of royal blue. Online Tributes: https://www.hefuneralhome.com/ Flowers Sent to: Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Monetary Gifts can be sent to: Cashapp - $Capriceclassic88

Sympathy Cards can be sent to: 114 Fillmore Ave, Endicott NY 13760

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