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Bertha Fields Obituary
(nee Mingo- Lee)
A lifetime resident of Akron, Bertha was a graduate of South High School and attended the University of Akron. She was employed by Akron City Hospital early in her career and later retired from Akron Public Schools. She owned and operated her own daycare business taking care of countless number of children. She was a beloved member of the Akron community and counseled everyone she
encountered. She was a devoted member of
St. Ashworth Temple COGIC.
Preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Fields; her parents; brother, Willie C. Mingo; and grandson, Ronald Jones.
She is survived by her daughters born to the late Charles H. Lee, Wanda (John) Coleman; Celeste Shelton, and Charlene (Robert) DeJournett; and son, born to the late
Curtis Fields, David
(Anita) Fields; other children include Linda Wattley and Kevin and Hanson (Barbara) Fields; sisters, Bernice Christian, Carrie and Denise Mingo; brothers, James, Eugene (Sally), Charles, and
Edward Mingo; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Friends may call on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon) at First Apostolic Faith Church, 790 Easter Ave., Akron, OH 44307. A home going celebration will immediately follow. Minister Kevin DeJournett, officiating, Pastor Robert DeJournett, eulogizing. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery. Procession will form at 1168 Vernon Odom Blvd. Condolences may be sent to 980 Jason Ave, Akron, OH 44314 or 1168 Vernon Odom Blvd. Akron, OH 44307.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bertha Fields
Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
Autumn Coleman
September 28, 2020
I Love and Miss you Gam - Your Twin
I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOMMY♡♡♡
Wanda Coleman (YOUR FIRST BORN)
August 10, 2017
Stacy Bell
May 15, 2017
I am so sorry to her of your mother's passing . I would like to send my condolences to David and the Family at this difficult time .
Min. Deonna Matthews
May 13, 2017
To the Family of Ms. Bertha: You are in my prayers. She was something else, I loved her cakes. I will remember her smile. Remember Love never dies.
Michelle Brown
May 13, 2017
Wanda,
We are so sorry to her about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle, Cherrylyn and Sabrena
Micheal and Gabe
(your old Livingstone family)
Renee Curry
May 13, 2017
So sorry I could not make it. My sincere condolences to you all.❤
Yvette (Arnold) Turner
May 13, 2017
To my brothers and sisters in Christ, you are all in my heart during this difficult time and always
May 13, 2017
My love and well wishes to my brothers and sisters in Christ. You all are in my heart.
Yvonne (Arnold) Summers
May 13, 2017
My condolences and prayers to the family. Although I have not seen her in many years, I am saddened by your loss. Love to you all.
Adrienne Nelson
May 13, 2017
To Sister Wanda, and Brother John Coleman and Family
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." John 5:24-26
You have our deepest sympathy
Deacon John and Evangelist Adrienne Nelson
First Apostolic Faith Church
May 12, 2017
We will miss you and love you always.
Sallie and Herdy.
Elder Paul Carrington
May 12, 2017
To the family of as she was affectionately known "Aunt Bert" we the members of the Love Center Interdenominational Church, 3296 East 93rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44104 wish to convey our deepest sympathy in the homegoing of "Aunt Bert". May you rely upon the comfort of God and cast all your cares upon him, for he careth for you. Continue to look to the hill from which cometh your help and know that God is wiping your tear stained eyes.
Monica Starks
May 12, 2017
Rest in greatness cousin.I'll love you always
Dorthea Dodie Frazier
May 12, 2017
Peachie sorry for your loss may your Mom rest in Heaven
May 12, 2017
Wanda, Celeste,Charlene and family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Sandi Norment-Brooks
Jimmy Raines
May 12, 2017
Our condolences, Dave.
~ Jimmy Raines
KB
May 11, 2017
My sympathy to the family during this time of grief. A life well lived will surely be missed by many. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and knowing that God is near when our hearts are broken.
Larry Mingo
May 11, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mae Mingo-Holyfield
May 11, 2017
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Carolyn (Cookie ) Sherfield
May 11, 2017
Praying for you and your family.
May 11, 2017
I worked with Bertha at Schumacher Academy almost 20 years ago. I loved working with her. Such a sweet and caring person. Cristine Neman Pace
May 10, 2017
Ms. Johnson
Tyler Street.
May 10, 2017
Ms. Johnson
Tyler Street
Abigale
May 9, 2017
All of the Gables girls loved Mrs. Bertha. Just so sweet as can be. You definitely will be missed.
MARY MINGO-KNOX
May 8, 2017
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AUNT BERTHA. REST IN HEAVEN.
Minister Ernest Jackson
May 8, 2017
To Dad Mingo, Charlene Dejournet and the entire family. So Sorry to hear that Aunt Bert Passed away. She will be missed along with those wonderful cakes she made. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you in his loving arms and wipe away all of your tears.
Kimberly Starks/hall
May 8, 2017
You will be missed. Thank you for always being so nice to me.You will always be at the top of my list.
Bev Jackson
May 7, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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