BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Roselawn Funeral Home

1000 S Highway 175

Seagoville, Texas

Bertha Harper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

Bertha Pauline Harper, 90, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2017 in Dallas, TX. She was born on January 23, 1927 to Arnold and Thelma (Corter) Majors in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.





Bertha was born and raised in Arkansas, but also lived in Missouri before moving to Mesquite as a young mother with 8 children and th 9th child came along five years later. She was a strong, stubborn, independent and self-sufficient woman. Bertha was a long time member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mesquite. She was a woman that always spoke her mind, whether you wanted to hear it or not and never let anyone run over her. She owned and operated Grove Restaurant in Pleasant Grove for about eight years and Todd’s Grocery in Garland for about ten years. Bertha enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, word search puzzles, flowers and was an avid reader. She always cooked the holiday meals for her large family all by herself. Her greatest pleasure in life was her family and those that loved her will forever hold her in their hearts.





Preceding her in death are her parents Arnold and Thelma Majors; son Freddie Todd; grandson Zachary Todd; great-granddaughters Kayla Garrett and Elise Kiser; siblings Carrie Lee Manes, Leslie Ray Majors, Dorothy Collins and Faye Broadwater.





Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Herman Todd and wife, Linda; Ruth Peterson; William E. Todd, Jr. and wife, Mary; Linda Carrig and husband, Rick; Della Todd Adams and husband, Troy; Paula Fallon and husband, Tim; Joyce Ransom and husband, John; Ronald J. Todd and wife, Annamarie; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Kerbs and Barbara Greene; and a host of extended family members and friends that will miss her dearly.





Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home, Seagoville, TX. Funeral service will be following the visitation at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest in the Garden of Scriptures.





Please leave condolences for the family at www.Roselawn-Funerals.com.



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May 16, 2017

Dixie Hicks

My prayers for the Todd families. May the Promises of our Lord bring you Peace and Comfort.

May 16, 2017

Kathy Rogers

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know all too well how hard it is to lose your Mom. Mine has been gone almost 11 years now and I still think about calling her when something happens. Just love each other and you will all be in my prayers. I love you all.

May 16, 2017

Shelly Hyles

I love you all!! Shelly

May 16, 2017

Bobby and Ann Hitt

Prayers for the Todd family, Sorry for your loss.

May 16, 2017

Lizbeth Moreno

May God strengthen your family at this moment.

May 16, 2017

Della, may God be with you and your family. My prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Elizabeth Zuniga (Dallas, TX)

May 16, 2017

Della, may God be with you and your family. My prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Elizabeth Zuniga (Dallas, TX)

May 16, 2017

Debbie Reece

Joyce.....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 16, 2017

mina bandy

thinking of your during this time, miss you, safe travel.

May 16, 2017

Catherine Hoover-Morgan

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

May 16, 2017

Polly

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

May 16, 2017

Sandra Rivera

Della Todd - Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of loss.

May 16, 2017

Amber Bates

So sorry for your loss Joyce, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

May 16, 2017

CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY. I ALWAYS THOUGHT A LOT OF MRS. HARPER. SHE WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON.
KENNETH BURNS

May 16, 2017

Jackie Justice

Joyce, Thinking of you and your family in this time of grief. May God give you strength and comfort. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you friend.

May 16, 2017

Cathy Bartholomew

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 16, 2017

Paul & Debra Lightfoot

WE will be praying for you and through this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

May 16, 2017

Audrea Gray

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

May 16, 2017

Jackie Justice

Joyce, Thinking of you and your family in this time of grief . I pray that God gives you strength and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!

May 16, 2017

Scott Strange

So sorry for your loss, praying for your family in this difficult time

May 16, 2017

Delores Holifield

My heart and prayers go out to my cousins and their families.


Delores Manes Holifield

May 15, 2017

Tera Kirby

Linda, Your are in my thoughts as you walk thru this sad time. We love you and will continue to pray for comfort and peace. love Tera and Tommy

May 15, 2017

Cindy Prater

•Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

May 15, 2017

Sonya Lowe

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 15, 2017

Adam Bailey

Linda and Rick, I cannot imagine the pain and loss that you are feeling and want you to know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers...Adam, Heather and Family

May 15, 2017

Jeanette Nunez

Linda and Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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