Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch
Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch
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Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch, age 84, of Long Beach passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023
Barbara was born in Kansas City, MO and was a resident of the coast for 3 years, living in Long Beach, then 1 1/2 years at Summerfield Assisted Living in Gulfport. She was a retired small business owner in Kansas City and a member of Presbyterian Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent Bertsch.
Survivors include her daughter, Julie Rice of Kansas City, MO; son, Steven Blair of Long Beach; sister, Donna Ingalsbe; and grandson, Anthony Rice, Jr.
Barbara was transported from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Newcomer Floral Hills Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO for interment in Floral Hills in Kansas City, MO. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Bertsch family.
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