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HATCHETT, Bertha BERTHA HATCHETT Bertha Hatchett, 65 of Duluth, passed on Friday September 28, 2012 at Northside Hospital. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 11 am at Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Church, 137 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Rev. Dr. Henry W. Jones, Pastor officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. A final celebration will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012, 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Troy, AL. Interment Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Bertha, the youngest daughter of James and Mary Reddoch, received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Tennessee State in 1964 and her Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in 1977. She worked for over 30 years as a mental health counselor retiring in 2011 from Magellan Health Services, as EAP Regional/Affiliate Manager for the Southeast. Bertha had a love for the outdoors, and used her God given musical talent singing in the ERS Choir at Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Church and with the Marietta/Metropolitan Note Singers. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Brandi (Carlos) Ford, Atlanta, GA. Three sisters Hazel Flowers Detroit, MI, Melar (Charles) Walker, and Mary Howard, Troy, AL; two grandchildren Devar and Arianna Ford, Atlanta, GA; Ten nephews; three nieces; and a host of extended family and friends. Goolsby Mortuary 1375 Jonesboro Road SE Atlanta, Georgia 30315 404-588-0128 www.goolsbymortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bertha HATCHETT
September 1, 2013
So very sorry,just happened to see mews of her passing while searching online for other information today. She was one of the strongest and wisest persons I ever knew. It was an honour to work for her and to know her. May god bless her family and Brandi. I will alway have a special place in my heart for her.
Shirley M.english/Sandy Springs,Ga.
Cheryl Wilson-Shanklin
October 20, 2012
Deepest Sympathy
Laura Rifkin
October 18, 2012
I am so sad to hear that Bertha has passed on. I worked with Bertha at HAI and Magellan for many years. I have fond and dear memories of her wit, honesty and compassion and strength. I know her gift of compassion will long be remembered by all her knew her. I feel very lucky to have known and worked with Bertha. My heart goes out to her family.
October 11, 2012
I knew and worked with Bertha as part of the Georgia EAPA Chapter. She was always happy, professional and delight to be with. I will truly miss her. My prayers are with her family.
Gordon Hughes
Cornelia Jordan
October 8, 2012
Brandi,
Please accept my condolences. Honey and I travelled together and I certainly enjoyed being with her. She was a wonderful person that will truly be missed.
October 5, 2012
Brandi,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during your time of sorrow. Just be assurred that Honey is signing now in the heavenly choir.
I love you Much! Cousin Brenda Wilson Carter
October 5, 2012
I found Bertha to be one of the most calming and grounded people I knew. I am proud to have called her my friend and co-worker for over 15 years. She will be missed.
Barb Burton
St Charles, IL
October 4, 2012
Bertha will sorely be missed...always inspiring others, helping to make this world a better place. It was an honor to have known her. Peace.
October 4, 2012
Ms. Bertha, you will be truly missed from our Zumba Class. I loved to see you dance.
Love Wilma Staley
Ex-coworker and Zumba Dance Partner
Aquilla Brown,Wells
October 4, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mike Alexander
October 4, 2012
If we are lucky, we meet special people for whom you are always thankful they are in your life. Bertha was one of those people. I worked with her for 5 years but had the good fortune to call her a friend for almost 25 years. I will dearly miss her.
The readers's mom
October 4, 2012
Brandi & family,
Bertha was truly a special person. She was such a joy and inspiration and always concerned about the education of the young people at Mount Zion. I will cherish the fond memories and will eternally be grateful for the impact she had on "The reader". She is no longer concerned with the troubles of this world...she's gone home..to be with her Lord. To God Be the Glory!
Ann Hobdy-Harris
October 4, 2012
As you celebrate a life well lived, may remembrances of joyful times fill your heart.
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I graduated with Bertha in 1964. She could always brighten your day with a joke or a laugh. She was someone who definitely left a positive mark in her time on Earth. My deepest sympathies.
R Smith
October 4, 2012
To the family, may the God of comfort grant you a measure of peace during this difficult time.
J Bayley
October 4, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I hope loving family and friends can encourage you. May Almighty God's words at Eccl 7:1,2 comfort you.
Gwendolyn Whitehead
October 3, 2012
To The Family of Mrs. Bertha Hatchett,
There are no words that can express the profound loss that I feel. Bertha had an impact on my life from the first day she came to Mount Zion, and she and her daughter, sat next to my daughter and I.
As I write this I shed tears with what use to be tears of selfish sorrow by wanting to keep you here. But, I shed tears of joy, joy knowing that you are somewhere sitting and singing next to Arlene, as you did on the choir stand, only now, around the throne of God.
Brandi and other family members, God decided on Friday September 28, 2012 to complete his lovely bouquet with the best. No matter where Bertha saw you or talked to you, she had a word of encouragement for you. God is able, He's able. He can console you, comfort you, hold you, and even let you use His shoulder to cry on. Bertha was truly a woman of God who will definitely be missed, but not forgotten.
I am praying that you are comforted by the wonderful memories. Cherish them.
It can be so hard to face the first Thanksgiving and Christmas, and yes Mother's Day without your mom,sister, grandmother, aunt, God Mother and friend, but the great love of God, family and friends can carry you through.
It takes a village to raise a child. I am appreciative for Bertha Hatchett being a part of that village with my daughter Torrieona and I. To the family. THANK YOU for sharing her with all of us. She was my sister-in-Christ. I will miss you dearly Bertha Hatchett. Rest peacefully.
Prayerfully In Christ & In Love,
Gwen Whitehead
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