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Gertrude Brittingham Obituary
Berlin—Gertrude Manie Brittingham, age 95, of Berlin, died Wednesday November 28th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Willards, MD., she was the daughter of the late Algernon Rayne and Manie Mitchell Rayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Miles Brittingham, Sr. in 1978, and a son, Benjamin L. Brittingham, in 2001.
She is survived by a son; Lester M. Brittingham, Jr. of New Palestine, IN, and a daughter in-law; Kay Brittingham of Berlin, a sister; Flora Evans of Salisbury, MD., 4 grand-children; Amy Brittingham, Douglas Brittinghm,Cynthia Swinney and Angelique Reed, 5 great-grandchildren; Ridge Derickson, Brooke Brittingham, Graeme Reed, Colin Reed and Moyra Swinney as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church for many years.
A great highlight in Gertrude's later years was being an extra in the movie Runaway Bride and experiencing the chance to meet Richard Gere and to hit him with a newspaper.
A funeral service will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, on Monday, December 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Beverly Stang and Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen cemetery in Berlin. Friends may call on Sunday, December 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Burbage Funeral Home and on Monday one hour prior to the service at Bethany United Church.
Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, MD.
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Sue Clifford-Bales
December 4, 2012
Les - I was saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. I know how special she was and how much you loved her. I enjoyed the times we took our Mom's out to eat together, and now they are both gone. She was a special, special lady and you took such good care of her. My sympathy to you all as you celebrate her life, and may you find comfort in your happy memories of her. Kind Regards, Sue Clifford-Bales
Toni Barber
December 3, 2012
Keeping you and Doug in my thoughts and prayers.
December 1, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Les, and your family. What a lovely, lovely lady. I never had the honor to meet her but I will someday in heaven! Praying for your comfort in this time of sorrow. Emily
Family of Judy Finney
December 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Judy Finney
November 30, 2012
To the Brittingham family i was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your love one. she was a beautiful woman inside and out.may you find confort in knowing that your friends are hear for you. Gertrude will sorely be missed I Looked up to her as my mom mom.
November 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and give you peace 2Cor 1:2-4.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Eddie Vance
November 30, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers To The Familey She was a sprie lady
ruth holloway bailey
November 30, 2012
my family ruth holloway bailey will miss her and what a lady she was. she knew everyone and would talk about everything.
John Price
November 30, 2012
Les,
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Losing my Father a year ago, I know how hard it is. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, and a speedy recovery for all.
Debbie Neal
November 30, 2012
Les,
So sorry to hear about your Mother's loss. She was a lovely lady.
Debbie
Robin Williams
November 29, 2012
Les and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gertrude was a special person to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen & Ken Sutton
November 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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