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Bertha Couch Obituary

Bertha Sue Couch

July 4, 1943-February 24, 2021

ROCK ISLAND-Funeral services for Bertha Sue Couch, 77, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6 at Orr's Mortuary, Rock Island. Social distancing, masks and Covid-19 Guidelines will be required. Livestreaming will be available https://my.gather.app/remember/bertha-couch.

Her wake service will be held on Friday, March 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Orr's Mortuary, Rock, Island.

She went to heavenly home on February 24 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.

She was born in Abbeville, Mississippi on July 4, 1943.

She leaves to cherish her memories five children. Sharon Couch, Iowa, Michael Couch, Indiana, Gary Couch (Brenda), Minnesota, Sharita Couch, Iowa, and Tony Couch (Melissa), Minnesota; 15 grandchildren: Steven Couch, Lakisha Couch, Jayomie Fedeler, Christopher Walker, Daryl Couch, Kent Meinert, Sidney Couch, Bryce Couch, Demarcus Couch, Kjemancie Couch, Kcoretta Couch, Kberthasue Couch, Kvivan Couch, Marshall Reed, Gjakaea Reed; 17 great grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 Brothers 4 Sisters; special son Robbie Johnson and a special niece Jacqueline Couch; Special friends Freda, Gloria, Berdine, Ann, Pat; Special daughter: Dee Dee Brooks

She was proceeded in death by her parents, a daughter in law, a sister, five brothers and a special friend James Campbell.

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Published by Quad-City Times on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Carol Wilkinson

March 9, 2021

She always had big beautiful smile at church and at the gym.even though she didnt want to be there we use to talk about recipes what to cook and what to eat my family will miss her Our deepest condolences to the family much love and much prayer

Mary Taylor

March 6, 2021

Sorry for loss. Prayers go out to the family.

Edna Rife

March 4, 2021

Sharon, So sorry for the loss to your family. Prayers are being said for your.

Penny Souhrada

March 3, 2021

So sorry to learn that you have lost your lovely mother. May the angels sing her to her rest.

Linda Hayes

March 3, 2021

So sorry to hear of your loss. Mz. Bertha will be greatly missed.

Carl Johnson

March 3, 2021

RIP Bertha all ways smiling, we could always have a conversation, l will miss that.U

Maria Harned

February 27, 2021

I loved Miss Bertha very much, she was so much fun and always brought a smile to my face! Ill miss her stories she would tell me of her growing up and her riding on my bus with me helping with the kids. The kids and teacher miss her! Love you Miss Bertha I know you are home rejoicing with Jesus.

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