Add a Memory
Plant Trees
Make a Donation
Bertha Burgess Obituary
Bertha Burgess, age 87, of Caroleen, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.
Bertha was born Wednesday, February 10, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Benjamin Dewey Scruggs and Rose Marie Seeback Scruggs. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1955. Bertha worked for Skyland Textiles for several years and for Watts Regulator for many years before retirement. She was a longtime member of Caroleen Methodist Church. Bertha loved shopping and camping, but her greatest joy was found in time spent with family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Tom Smith; brothers, Benny Scruggs and Henry Scruggs, and sisters, Rose Lanier Walker and Annie Mae Scruggs Page.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of sixty-eight years, Bobby Burgess; daughter, Debra Smith of Forest City; granddaughter, Jessica Winn (Steven) of Forest City and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 7th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Norma Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of Cleveland County, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Caroleen Methodist Church, PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
People and places connected with Bertha
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Bertha Burgess
Tell your own story about Bertha
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Bertha Burgess's name
How to support Bertha's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Bertha Burgess's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
