Bertha White Obituary
Bertha was a member of Gainesville Baptist Church. She served as an usher, Sunday school teacher, and sang in the church choir as well as the mother's board. She was the Certified owner of Bert's Kiddie Land Home Daycare. She enjoyed cooking, puzzle books, Shopping, and spending time with family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James William White, daughters Christine Haskins, Lolita Simmons and son Jimmy Lee White.
Survivors include children: Barbara Baker, Sandra Wallace (James), James A. White, Anna Trice (John), Tina Lesueur (Lonnie), Vicky Anderson (Michael).
Siblings: Roma Northington, Levola Forrest, Alphonzo Bailey, Ramona Cayce (Jon Paul),Luthedis Brown (Gerald),John Ray Green.
Devoted sons in laws: Joseph Simmons III, Willis Haskins
Twenty-two grandchildren, Forty-one great-grandchildren, Ten great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
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Carol Harris
January 21, 2026
Ms Bertha Helen will always be remembered as my other mother. Who took me under her wing and lead me to Christ. Such a love for feeding everyone. She will be greatly missed but God loves her best.
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