Bertha Beatrice Josey
Sunrise *March 18, 1931 - Sunset *March 17, 2022
Bertha Beatrice was given to this world on March 18, 1931, to Louis and Anne Tyson in Ayden, North Carolina. Upon her graduation from Ayden High School in 1955, Bert joined the Army where she served as a Medical Specialist in Germany. After her discharge from the service and settling in D.C., she worked for the Department of The Treasury and attended Mount Olive B.C. for several years before moving on to Maryland. She for Montgomery County Public Schools where she retired after 27 ½ years of distinguished service. She is a 1976 graduate of John Tyler Community College.
Mom said God will put you where He wants you to serve. She found and became a member of Viers Mill Baptist Church where for over 50 years she taught adult and children’s Sunday School, VBS, Sanctuary Choir, Nursing Home Ministry and served on the 50+ Council. She helped wherever needed and wanted all to know the God she loved and served.
She is survived by her daughter Robin Powell (Gregory), daughter Carol L. Josey, grandsons Gregory A (Daisy), Christopher L. (Selina) and Nicholas. Great-grands Sasha, Creed, Anthony Jr. and Ariel. Sister-in-laws Olivia Tyson and Susan Garnes, Brother-in-laws Guy, Paul and Rev. Henry Josey, adopted granddaughter Gina Tendras, adopted grandson Prince Black-Foster and a host of other nieces, nephews and dear friends. Thank you to niece JoAnn Tyson a valuable help these past few years. Predeceased by parents, husband, brothers and sister.
Acknowledgment
Carol and I and the rest of the family would like to dearly thank you for your expressions of love, prayers, calls and your show of concern for us. We appreciate your kindness during this journey and Mom would want us all to continue this showing of togetherness and love long after this day. Mom always said she was going to Heaven and would probably try to get you there also. Blessings to all.
In lieu of flowers, Mom requested donations be made to a few of her favorites:
American Cancer Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the American Heart Association.
