Berta was born, raised and lived all her life on Signal Mountain. She retired from the United States Postal Service with over 20 years of service. Berta was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church and she enjoyed quilting and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Brown; and her parents, Carl and Mary Hawkins; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Berta is survived by her children, James “Jim” Brown, Robert “Bobby” (Terry) Brown, Joe (Nora) Brown and Debbie Brown; 6 grandchildren, Jason (Haley), Angie (J.D.), Joe, Jr. (Suzanne), Joshua, Justin and Gene; 3 great grandchildren, Ben, Holden, and Max; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice of Chattanooga and members of Wayside Presbyterian Church for their love and support during this time.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, March 23, and 11 to 1 on Saturday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service for Berta will follow at 1 pm on Saturday at the North Chapel with Elders Hunter Swink, and Larry Mick officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 www.hospiceofchattanooga.org or Wayside Christian School, 2502 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 www.waysidechurch.org
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
