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Bertha Joyce Swindell

Passed 05/17/2026

Obituary For Bertha Joyce Swindell

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.


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My deepest sympathy during this difficult time, may faith, family and friends bring you peace

Willie E Starks

Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bert will be missed. May she Rest in Heavenly Peace 🙏

Mike and Joan Sidberry

Family Sorry for your lost,Bertha had smile that would light up the world,she would do anything anything for her family and friends she will be missed,Come On,Rest My Cuz,Love you,Tater

octavialawsonz@gmail.com

Bertha, O Bert, how saddened we are to have learned of your passing into peace. You have been a joyful and kind friend to many of us you have left behind. You are now resting in peace. May the True God of Peace keep his promises to you in the resurrection back to life to rejoin your family, your friends, and acquaintances in the promised New World.

Bert, O Bertha, how saddened I am to learn of your passing. You will be deeply missed. I too join yo

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY MY CLASSMATE GLORIA. MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORTS, COMFORT YOUR HEARTS AND GRANT YOU PEACE DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.

PAT (JONES) SCOTT

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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