Bertha Joyce Swindell, 74, of New Bern was called to rest Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Her Service is 1:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. The Interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

Viewing hours are Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to

She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Swindell Carter (John), Greensboro, NC, Semoine Swindell Fisher (David), Greensboro, NC and Rhonda Swindell McDaniel (Jeremy), Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gloria Swindell Brooks (George),New Bern, NC, Valerie Brooks, Cleveland, OH, Shelia Hyman (Bruce) Worcester, MA; four brothers, Charles Swindell Jr., Cary, NC, Richard Swindell (Lori), Brooklyn, NY, Robert Swindell, New Bern, NC, Walter Thomas Swindell (Inger), Greensboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.