Bertha was born in Wisner, Louisiana in 1939 to Corrine Winder and Ruther Mercer. She was an avid traveler visiting countless states as well as numerous countries. She enjoyed seeing many of Jehovah’s wonderful creations.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Roger, James, Michael, Rufus, Barbara (Robert), Darry Wayne (Jackie), and Chloedelle (Anthony); her sisters Alberta (Wilford) and Margaret; her brothers Hosea (Sandra), Nobie (Regina), Henry, Roy, Paul, Ezell; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Corrine Winder; her father, Ruther Mercer; Brother, Floyd Wilson; special daughter, Katherine Jules; and grandson, Jadari Mercer.
Bertha will also be dearly missed by her spiritual brothers and sisters at the Baytown Kingdom Hall; special son James Johnson; bonus daughter Gerri; Curtis; Karen; and devoted cousin Stella Smith.