Bertha Harrison Self

Bertha Harrison Self

Bertha Self Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2008.
SELF, Bertha Harrison, 96, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Self. She is survived by her son, Joseph R. Self; daughter, Judith H. Self; two sisters, Virginia H. Spivey and Edith H. Wheeler; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Self was a longtime active member of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 4207 Forest Hill Avenue. Interment 1 p.m. Monday in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 10, 2008

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Margaret Dobbins

August 11, 2008

So sorry to hear about Bertha's passing. I was so fond of her in Chruch. She sat behind me and I often had to move to her seat to help keep her warm. We had such fun together in the first two rows! I'll miss you, Bertha. You were very special to me.

GEORGE THOMAS

August 11, 2008

JUDY AND BUTCH, SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR MOM. I FOUND OUT TO LATE TO MAKE IT TO THE FUNERAL. WE HAD GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. I KNOW SHE WILL GREATLY BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU ALWAYS,GEORGE BRENT

Colleen Boyd

August 10, 2008

Judy,
You lovingly cared for you mom in these last years of her life. We are never ready to say goodbye to a parent. I hope that in the days, weeks, and months to come you will be comforted in the memories of the times spent with your mother.

velma wilkins

August 9, 2008

Judy, I am sorry about the loss of your mother, she was one of my favorite patients. Please rest assured that she is resting in the arms of Jesus and is free from all sorrow and pain. I will keep you and your family in prayer. take care of yourself.

Velma Wilkins
charge nurse
Laurels of Bonair

Brenda Turner

August 9, 2008

Judy and Butch,
I have always thought alot about your mother. We go a long way back.My prayers are with you at this time, and I hope that you will find peace and strength. Just hold on to all of the memories that you have.
Brenda Thomas (Turner)

Mario Gonzalez

August 9, 2008

Bertha was a wonderful person and a real ray of sunshine. I was privileged to have known her.

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