Bertha B Taylor Obituary

Mrs. Bertha B. Williams was born to Mr. Alex Andrew and Mrs. Della Taylor Wright on December 14, 1947. She was the fourth of five children, Lilly Mae Walker, Lurine Exford Alex Wright, and Walter Mitchell who all proceeded her in death. Bertha confessed her life in Christ at an early age and attended New Foundation church in Hollandale Mississippi.

Bertha received her education at Simmons High school in Hollandale Mississippi. At the age of 17, Bertha relocated to Chicago Illinois where she became a member of Hope church. Bertha married Thomas C. William, who proceeded her in death and also became employed at Mercy hospital as a nurse’s assistant for 25 years.

Bertha was so full of life. She helped any and everyone. In the neighborhood, she was known as “mama’. She spoke her mind and always wanted to hug and kiss you. Bertha loved to cook, dance, and sing. Bertha had a beautiful voice, her favorite singer was Johnny Taylor, and her favorite gospel song was, “when the gates swing open”.

Bertha leaves to cherish her 3 sons, AC aka Jr. (Rhonda) Cephus, Andrew Cephus, and Timothy L. (Kimberly) Cephus. Her grandchildren, Timothy L JR, AC III, Deandre, Timayah, Charnice, Quentin, Michael, Darnell, Sade, and Antonio. Great-grandchildren, London, Landon, Michael Jr., Zayden, Da’ziah, Aniyah, Alana, Amonte, De’Andre Jr., Kaliyah, Dresyn, Samiah, Samarah, Kyrie, a hot of nieces and nephews.

Dedication

Ma bertha has always been kind of compassionate all the kids on the block knew her as ma bertha. for me, she was one of the first people out of my family that ever stood up to Leonard Thrope. On my behalf and for that I will forever be grateful. A quiet source of strength, resilience, an easy listener, and a huge-hearted lover.

-Joseph