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Obituary For Bertha Desmond
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."
Bertha Desmond age 81, of Macon departed this life on January 22,2026 at Maria Parham Health.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Mrs. Bertha Desmond on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00pm at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services Chapel in Warrenton, NC. The Reverend Alonzo West will officiate and burial will follow in White Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband, Johnny Desmond of the home; her three children, Bridgette Williams of Yonkers, New York; Karen Williams of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Vernon Desmond of Warrenton, North Carolina; her siblings, Nan Browner, Emma Dene Bryant, Helen Richardson, Alma Williams, Rachel Richardson, and Amos Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She can be viewed Wednesday, February 4,2026 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.
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Christi Ballance sent Beautiful Dreams for Bertha Desmond - February 04, 2026
Ada Whitford sent Serene Lily Basket for Bertha Desmond - February 03, 2026
Aunt Bertha Desmond, I Yolanda your niece owe you this candle, 🕯️ because you have always been that very light in my life. You would always showed up, and you would light up every room wherever you were with your beautiful smile and laughter. You were a beautiful blessing to many, and such a beautiful soul! You were an example of God's love, you loved everyone. There wasn't never a dull moment, that I ever seen you change, you've always remained the same. Words can't explain how grateful that I am, to have had you in my life! You brought joy into my life, and you made a difference in my life! You will forever have a special place in my heart, and may your beautiful heart ❤️ live on from generations to generations to come! I owe you this flower 🌹 for all the love you shown! I owe you my very heart ❤️ back in return! Rest well, My & God's Beautiful Angel! 🕊️
I love you so much, your niece
Yolanda Silver🌹
She will always be Mom to me. Since I was a teenager, she always treated me like a daughter. I will always cherish the memories, the love, the family connection forever. She will be truly missed.
Vernon , Bridgette, Karen and John , Your Mom and Your wife will be missed by so many people . You were so special to me and my children . We had so much fun together in Denver . She will always hold a special place in my heart . Her and Margie will be playing pickles and bingo together in heaven . Bertha really didn't like bingo . She loved the pickles and loved to play them. She always made us laugh and she always had a smile . God Bless Her !! God Bless all the family. Praying for all of you . Love , Karen Whitford, Lee Whitford ( my son)and Bob Miller
In my Prayers
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