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Bertha Sweasy Obituary
Louisville - On Thursday, December 19, 2019, our Heavenly Father welcomed Mrs. Bertha Sweasy into her eternal home. A beautiful woman full of grace, wit, strength, and humility, Bertha touched all who knew her. As the matriarch of her family, her home served as the center of countless family gatherings.
Born on July 18th, 1918, Bertha possessed over a century full of wisdom shared with her 4 children; Carol McKinney, Connie White, Cheryl Githens, and Carlton Sweasy; 9 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Ellis Sweasy.
Bertha enriched the lives of numerous children as a lunchroom manager at Bates Elementary for 22 years. She was a former member of Jefferson Sportsman Club and had a special love of the outdoors. Bertha especially enjoyed fishing and gardening and there is no doubt the gardens of heaven will be more beautiful than ever.
A devoted Christian and instrument of God, Bertha was a member of Highview Baptist Church. Her strong faith was an example to all who knew her. Bertha's legacy will certainly live on through all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.
The family would especially like to thank; Nikki, Joy, Brittany, and Fancy for their loving care; and the Hosparus Team who helped make her last season a beautiful one.
Her funeral is 1pm Monday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation is noon-4pm Sunday.
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Alice Simmons
December 22, 2019
Aunt Bertha will be missed.
She had a gentle spirit.
It was fun playing croquet with her.
She usually won.
Doris & Mike De-Jesus
December 20, 2019
So sorry to hear of Aunt Bertha 's passing. She will be missed but is in the arms of her saviour now. She has left us with so many beautiful memories.
Marsha & Dick Powell
December 20, 2019
Sweet, lovely, beautiful Aunt Bertha was a treasure to all who knew her. A fun & funny lady with open arms, a fabulous cook & hostess, a"said it like it is" and more important than all she radiated her love for God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible. We will miss her and always love her❤
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