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Obituary For Bertha Lee Edmond
Mrs. Bertha L. Sanks Edmond, 76, passed on the afternoon of June 16, 2024. An Angel of Mercy came into Bertha's room and she peacefully slipped away to be at rest.
Funeral service will be held 12 noon EST, Monday, June 24, 2024 at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. W.G. Perkins, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Public viewing will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST.
Early Life: Bertha Lee Sanks Edmond was born on June 24, 1947. She was the third child of the late Lucinda Jones Sanks and the first child of the late Richard Lee Crowell in Phenix City, AL.
Church: Bertha accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior on Tuesday night, June 24, 1958 at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church. Rev J.P. Jackson was the pastor and Rev. R.C. Gates was the visiting preacher. Bertha's Christian journey while a member of Mt. Mariah included joining the Usher Board, the Junior Choir, and later joining the Senior Choir. She served in many roles and positions including Missionary, Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Director, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Vice-President of the Senior Choir, and later President of the Senior Choir. Bertha also organized the Willing Worker's Club and served faithfully at Mt. Mariah until her health failed in 2020.
Singing: Bertha loved to sing and shared her beautiful soprano voice beyond Mt. Mariah. She also sang with Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church Senior Choir, East Alabama Singing Convention and the Jimmy Hammond Inspirational Choir. Her favorite song was "Walk Around Heaven" and βI thank you Lordβ.
Foster Parent: Always an advocate for children and those in need, Bertha became a foster care provider for adults and children in 1990. Many of the children who were placed in her care still consider her their mama today. Bertha's heart was large and she loved all of her children dearly.
Education & Nursing: Always striving to do her best, Bertha graduated from Central High School, Phenix City, AL in 1972 and Cobb Hospital School of Practical Nursing in 1976. Bertha was employed as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital from 1982 until she retired in 2007. While working at St. Francis Hospital, Bertha enrolled at Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) in 1982 for RN school and completed the program in 1983. She later enrolled at Troy State University to complete her bachelor's degree and was one class short of receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Family: Bertha had her three eldest children at an early age. However, she did not let being a single parent deter her. She persevered, continued her education, and developed a deeper faith in God. She married Charlie Frank Edmond on March 28,1973 therein they began their blended family.
Bertha was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Sanks; brother, David Sanks; beloved daughter, Gail Sanks Green Gilliam; two sons Charlie Douglas Edmond and Robert Edmond; her grandson Anthony Sanks, and son-in-law Charlie Jones, Jr.
Legacy: She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving husband, Charlie Frank Edmond; daughter, Rosalyn Jones; sons Richard Sanks, Charles (Angel) Edmond, and Reginald Edmond; bonus daughter, Sandra (Jose) Torres; bonus sons, Curtis Edmond and Timothy (Temeika) Oliver; 17 grandchildren, Courtney (Rachael) Upshaw, Michael Barker, Amelia Barker, Jose (Vida) Torres, II, Danielle Torres, Saadiq Edmond, Amethyst Edmond, Charles Edmond, Jr., Cameron (Makayla) Bennett, Destinee Edmond, Chelsi Gladney, Kierra Edmond, Amanda (Thomas) Daily, Charlie Bailey, III, Daiquiri Steele, Tyran Steele, and Winter Steele; nine great-grandchildren: Jakiya Upshaw, Jamarion Upshaw, Jamoira Upshaw, Ja'Kadence Upshaw, Eden Barker, Aaronice Jones, Trenton Daily, Samara Torres, and Kynlee Edmond; sisters, Fannie Sanks and Georgia Sanks (Eugene) Smith; brothers-in-law, Clarence (Patricia) Edmond and Isaac (Judy) Edmond; sister-in laws, Elizabeth Edmond, Learah Lee and Janie Reeves; and a host of nieces, nephews, foster children, godchildren, and friends.
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Jen Treadway sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Bertha Lee Edmond - June 24, 2024
Thinking of you Rosalyn. Love, Jen and your Advance America Family
Sweet Moments was sent for Bertha Lee Edmond - June 22, 2024
Judy J Edmond sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Bertha Lee Edmond - June 21, 2024
In loving memory of my sisters-in-law. You fought a good fight.You will be missed.
My condolences to the Edmond family. Bertha and I were in RN school together. May she rest in peace. Linda J. Lawrence
I π you more than you know. My heart aches for you. But I thank God, You no longer live in that earthly body. That building was worn, tattered, and failing. I thank God for taking you from suffering to in his arms. No more pains, suffering, no more hurts. Momma rest..... rest......
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Rosalyn, Paraying for you and your family. You are greatly loved. Jen
Mama thank for all you did.you were always just a call away.Rest now .you are Free!Love you .Heaven has gained an Angel!!
My condolences to the family. Mrs Edmonds was a beautiful & kind spirit. On an occasion when my mom would become ill Mrs Edmonds would come over to the house to make sure she was doing ok.
Thank you for your gift to my life. May you enjoy your time together until we meet again.
You have my deepest sympathy of the passing of you mother to be absent from the body to be present with the Lord. Sending love from the Goshey and Allen Family. Love Peggy
So many laughs, talks and great memories! Your spirit was truly amazing, what a heart of gold! Love you and walk around heaven singing for you have finished your job here.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family of Bertha Edmond.Ernestine Ross Long
To my beautiful Auntie I will miss you so much you are safe in the arms of Jesus I will see you again Love your niece- Jacinda
My condolences to Charlie and the family, rest well π mother.
Greg Kelly
My prayers goes out to the family. Heaven has received a Beautiful Angel with open arms. May GOD continues to give you strength and confort.
Doris J Franklin
My prayers goes out to the family. Heaven has received a Beautiful Angel with open arms. May GOD continues to give you strength and confort.
Doris J Franklin
My prayers goes out to the family. Heaven has received a Beautiful Angel with open arms. May GOD continues to give you strength and confort.
Doris J Franklin
To the best nanny i know fly high i appreciate the many years you watched and cared my son with love Jamika Walton James
With deepest heartfelt condolence, with prayers to follow, for the Edmond Family. Freddie Chambers and family.
Mamma (Soprano Songbird) Sing in the Heavenly Choir. Walk around Heaven. Holding on to my Faith. Move up a Little higher. Surely He's Able. Brought me from a long Way. Call Him Up. Searching. Victory. Timing. Know Body but Jesus. Every Christian Mother. From the Bottom of My heart my Soul says Yes. Mamma I Love You Sister Gloria Kelly
My deepest condolences. May she sing in the heavenly choir. Rest well Mrs. Edmond Marsha preer Hunter
My sincere condolences to the family and my son that's his grandmother. She was a very special person. Rest in paradise Ms Bertha. We love u
Rest in Heaven πΉ,Mrs, Edmond ,, Vickie Pugh
Mama words can't ever express how my heart aches the empty feelings you are the best grandma I could ever ask for I love you so much i know you are in a better place love always-Amelia
Jesus promised that those who follow him, "Will not see death." They will not taste it. They won't even experience it! (John 8:51-52) Rest well Mrs.Edmond, until we meet again!
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