This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Bertha Ardie, 85, born on December 1, 1923 and passed away on March 19, 2009. We will remember her forever. She was a native of Ville Platte, Louisiana and born to Olivia Atlee Frank and Pastor W.C. Frank. She professed Christ at an early age and was baptized by her father the Late Reverend W.C. Frank. Later in life she moved to Texas. She was a loving, faithful and devoted wife for 56 years. Her husband Wilson preceded her in death on September 30, 2002. Bertha had 7 children: LouBertha who preceded her in death on May 14, 2005, Louella preceded her in death on May 15, 2012, Jenella, Wilbert, Geraldine, Wilson Jr., and Andy. Bertha was the best mother any child could ever be blessed with. She was a grandmother of 23, great grandmother of 53, and great-great grandmother of 19. She also was a sister, aunt, and friend. Bertha and her family had longtime family friends Wanda and Karen Odom.
Her passion was cooking, cleaning and caring for loved ones and neighbors. She was a pillar for her family. She was a counselor and guidance for anyone needing instructions or encouragement. She was a woman of truth and integrity. You were not going to get through a conversation with her without hearing about God. Bertha was a faithful worker in the church and she brought all of her children up in the church. She instilled JESUS in the hearts of her entire family and friends. Her greatest desire was to see all her children saved. Bertha has left behind a legacy of Godly principles. I guarantee even though she has elevated from earth to Heaven, her voice and guidance still remains in the hearts of her family
I remember how my mama use to always talk about PaPa's driving. And the other day we went to visit someone in the hospital and the way that little man was driving that car I sure thought about my daddy (PaPa). He was trying to back out of a parking space and he kept going back and forward on his brakes trying to get out, after about 3 or 4 attempts he made it out. I told William that is PaPa he must still be here. So Mama is PaPa up there with you or is he still here with us? We had a good laugh. The bible tells us that laughter is good for the soul. As much as I loved my daddy I didn't want to get in the car with him either. But back in the day my dad was an excellent driver. He use to drive us to Louisiana and everywhere. I don't know what happened when he hit 70 years old. After that everyone that got in the car with him knew they were getting in at their own risk. LOL
Maw maw, thank u 4 suggesting that I go forward and have my baby me and Kip wanted so bad u said God would make away and he did. He helped us 2 take care of him and raise him as wonderful young, strong godly man who is graduating. I knew all the time. Thank u maw maw. You always knew everything. Love Brenda Lee.
