Birth date: May 29, 1927 Death date: Jan 2, 2011
Uncle Clarence, Ron, Randy and Family, My heart goes out to you in this time of our loss of Aunt Bertha. I am sorry I was not able to be there today but am glad I got to see her at Thanksgiving. I know it will take time to adjust to her being gone and we will all miss her deeply, but remember you will be in out thoughts and prayers every day. We love you and let us know if there is anything we can do. God Bless Roy
Will always remember how Bertha handled what she was dealt with dignity & her faith in her Lord. She was & is inspirational to me. Ben & I extend our deepest sympathy to her family. Love you all.
Aunt Bertha was one on those people who lit up a room. Her love radiated to all those who knew her. She loved to laugh and some of my best memories are sitting around talking and telling stories and her getting so tickled she couldn't stop laughing. She also had a beautiful, unforgettable smile. She was so very proud of all of her family and loved telling stories about them. She also talked fondly of many of the people in her church family. I always enjoyed being around her and after Grandma Dell passed away loved that she was still like a piece of Grandma here on earth. But now I know that they are in Heaven together and I look forward to the day when I am able to see them again. Bertha loved the Lord and that was evident in the way she lived her life. When I heard she passed away I took comfort knowing she was in Heaven and got to hear the marvelous words of Jesus saying Well done good and Faithful servant! My thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved her! To Uncle Clarence- One can only hope to have a love like you two shared, your commitment to each other is an inspiration. I wish I was there to give you a big hug! I will miss Aunt Bertha very much, she will have a special place in my heart forever!
I loved Bertha she was a great neighboor and will always be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with the McClendon famly at this rough time. They always know that we are next door and will always be here for them. She was a great woman!
Aunt Bertha was a dear member of our family. She made a special effort to keep up with our part of the family after my mother Lucy Belle Gray Ainsworth died in 1998. She kept up to date on all of the nephews plus their wives and children, she had a remarkable memory.I had two wonderful phone conversations with her in the past month. While she was anxious about her own health, she was sustained by her faith and the support of family and friends. She was more concerned about the welfare of her family than for herself.I will close with a phrase from a favorite prayer, it is enscribed on my mother's head stone. "Into paradise may the angels lead thee"
Such a sweet gentle southern lady with strength, dignity, grace, charm and deep love for her family and her Lord. She truly lived her faith and it will live on with her family. Our love and sympathy to JC, Randy, Ronnie, and all the grandchildren.
I will miss your smile and your hugs. Also, the great plaid skirt at Christmas time! Will carry on the tradition of wearing mine each Christmas. You will always be in my heart.
I love Bertha and she was one of my favorite people. The angels in heaven will welcome her to join all our love ones. My thought and prayers are with Clarence, Randy, Ronnie and grandchildren.
