Bertha Wimbush Manns
1928 - 2022
Bertha Wimbush Manns
1928 - 2022
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BORN
1928
DIED
2022
Bertha Manns Obituary
Bertha Ellen Wimbush Manns, 93, of Bassett, passed away, Friday, February 25, 2022 at her home. She was born in Henry County on March 29, 1928 to the late James Wimbush and the late Amanda Williams Wimbush. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Mae Manns; Sisters, Lucy Thomas, Ruby Ross, Sally Beth Wimbush and a brother, Percy Wimbush.
She was a longtime member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Robert Manns (Linda), Kenny Manns (Velma), Buddy Manns (Francine) and Kitty Lou Estes (J.R.); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Andrew Wimbush; one sister, Lessie Manns; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel where the funeral will follow at 12:00 PM with Rev. Taylor Tolliver. Burial will follow in the Carver Memorial Gardens.
Due to the governor’s requirements for COVID 19, a face covering is recommended and social distancing should be observed when visiting the funeral home.
Joan Estes
March 4, 2022
My condolences goes out to the family.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Joan Estes
Ann Hairston
March 3, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Daphne Swindell
March 2, 2022
Sincere condolences to the family ❤ from Matthew and Lillie Mae Akridge and Rachel, Jennifer and Daphne
Rachel Akridge
March 2, 2022
Sending my condolences and prayers to the Entire Family! Rachel Akridge
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Jennifer Saunders
March 1, 2022
My Condolences to you all, from Jennifer & Darius Saunders, and The Akridge Family
Melener Akridge
March 1, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Praying for the Family. Love, Miss Ruth Akridge and Mellie
Ada Claybrooks
February 28, 2022
So sorry for your loss . My deepest condolences to the family . Mrs. Bertha will surely be missed.
Richetta A. Hairston
February 28, 2022
Saddened About the Loss of..Mrs. Bertha Entire Family have My Sympathy and Love (Richetta A.Hairston/Bassett Va)
Melissa Estes
February 27, 2022
I going miss you grandma
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