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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Bertha Ardie, 85, born on December 1, 1923 and passed away on March 19, 2009. We will remember her forever. She was a native of Ville Platte, Louisiana and born to Olivia Atlee Frank and Pastor W.C. Frank. She professed Christ at an early age and was baptized by her father the Late Reverend W.C. Frank. Later in life she moved to Texas. She was a loving, faithful and devoted wife for 56 years. Her husband Wilson preceded her in death on September 30, 2002. Bertha had 7 children: LouBertha who preceded her in death on May 14, 2005, Louella preceded her in death on May 15, 2012, Jenella, Wilbert, Geraldine, Wilson Jr., and Andy. Bertha was the best mother any child could ever be blessed with. She was a grandmother of 23, great grandmother of 53, and great-great grandmother of 19. She also was a sister, aunt, and friend. Bertha and her family had longtime family friends Wanda and Karen Odom.

Her passion was cooking, cleaning and caring for loved ones and neighbors. She was a pillar for her family. She was a counselor and guidance for anyone needing instructions or encouragement. She was a woman of truth and integrity. You were not going to get through a conversation with her without hearing about God. Bertha was a faithful worker in the church and she brought all of her children up in the church. She instilled JESUS in the hearts of her entire family and friends. Her greatest desire was to see all her children saved. Bertha has left behind a legacy of Godly principles. I guarantee even though she has elevated from earth to Heaven, her voice and guidance still remains in the hearts of her family

March 19
March 19
Maw maw I love you and miss you I wish I could pick up the phone and call you .we all was so blessed to have you as our maw maw and thank you for you telling us about Jesus
March 19
March 19
It seems like it was yesterday but it's been 15 years now. They say when your loved one passes it gets easier with time, but I'm not sure about that. I miss you more and more each day. I miss seeing you and being able to talk to you. I can never stop thanking you for teaching us about God, because that is the only way we can make it. I thank God we can lean and depend on Him and He will give us the strength to get through it all. A mother is a precious gift and I thank God for Him allowing you to be with us so many years, I was able to love on you and let you know everyday how much you were loved. I miss you but I'm grateful you are in a land of no more. No more sickness, no more suffering, no more pain, no more worry, no more heartaches, no more sorrow, no more goodbyes, no more of this chaotic world. Just peace for evermore. I know Heaven is full of joy with Jesus and all of God's saints and our loved ones that has gone on before us. Mama always know that you are truly missed by our family. You were the pillar, rock and glue that held our family together. But thank God you taught us that the Rock is Jesus and He is bringing me through every situation. Mama I love you and miss you. Until me meet again tell everyone I am just waiting on the great reunion in the sky.
January 3
January 3
Maw maw I am just up thinking about you I miss you so much ! maw maw you was the best maw maw in the world! I love you so much I tell my Grandbabies about you
December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023
Happy Birthday in Heaven Mama. Another year without you and it doesn't seem any easier. You would have been proud of us; the majority of our family came together for Thanksgiving in your honor and we had a wonderful time. There was about 40 family members there. It was just like old times and it reminded me of how we use to gather at your house for the holidays. Love you and miss Mama.
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
Maw maw I miss you so much I was up and looking at my calendar and your birthday is tomorrow I love you so much I know you watching down on me
September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023
Hello maw maw i miss you so much just sitting here wishing I could pick the phone and call you I love you jeanna
May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
Mama Happy Mother's Day in heaven. I miss you so much and there is never a day that goes by that I don't think of you and Papa. I thank God for the precious memories. I miss the family gatherings and your good cooking. But I understand earthly living doesn't last always; we are only here for a limited time and then we must transition. So glad I loved and cherished you while you were here. It's nothing like a mother's love. Thank You for being an example of God's love. I Love you mama and I will see you when we meet at the Heavenly reunion.
March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
Well mama this day marks fourteen years that you have been gone. They say time heals all wounds but mine is still open. The consolation is knowing that the word of God says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord when you die in Christ. I'm so happy that you are now healed and free from worldly cares. Every single day I think about you and Papa and miss you all immensely. I thank God for blessing me with Godly parents. Our family circle has gotten smaller since you Papa, Loubertha, Louella and Andy are gone. I miss you all and love you all so much. I know you all are rejoicing with the rest of our loved ones up there. And all of you just made it to heaven before we did. One day we will meet again and there will be a great Heavenly Family Reunion and Christ will be at the head. To God be the glory. Love you mama from your baby girl.
March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
Mawmaw I love you and miss you so much I wish you was here for me to pick up the phone and call you I know you in heaven watching down on us
December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022
Well mama another year without you. Happy Heavenly birthday. They said as time goes by it gets better, but that does not work for me. I think about you and Papa every single day and wish you were here healthy and whole. But I know that is a selfish thought. These bodies were not made to withstand forever and this earth is not our home; we are just traveling through until our life is over and we reach our final destination. The word of God is the only thing that sustains me. Even though you are gone, you are here in my heart and I can still hear your voice speaking to me. Mama you left a legacy behind that lives on forever. This was the first year without Andy and that's still unreal, but God knows best and I know the reunion in Heaven must be a joyous occasion. You have Papa, Loubertha, Louella, and Andy plus so many more. I know you are not alone but most of all you have Jesus. Thank you Mama for teaching us about God. I went into a department store and saw different Christmas items and trinkets that was playing music and I thought of you, because I know how you loved this time of year. I just stopped and starred at this particular carousel that was playing beautiful music and I was thinking "if Mama was here I would buy this for her". But I believe the music down here cannot even compare to the music in Heaven. You decorated the inside of the house and Papa decorated outside. You made sure Christmas was a special time for us. I miss the family gathering and dinners. Your house was the central spot for everything. People better cherish their parents and loved ones because nothing and nobody on this earth is forever. I have learned not to take anything for granted because it can vanish at anytime. Well Mama until we meet again remember I love you and tell everyone up there I said hello and will see them one day.
December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandma. You truly missed especially dealing with your grandchildren. I sometimes wonder how time would be if you were here with us and you could have seen how grown my children are. Well RIP enjoy your special day Love you.
December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
Maw maw you are truly missed , you will forever live in our hearts , I love you happy heavenly birthday I know you are in the arms of the lord
December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
well here it is another year and still thinking of you. rest in peace ALWAYS LOVE YOU HAPPYBIRTDAY                                                        YOUR BABY BROTHER  CLARENCE
April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022
Hi maw maw this is your oldest granddaughter Venus I was thinking of you I Love and Miss you sorry I’m late to wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday
March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022
Well Mama today marks thirteen years that you entered into Heaven. You are now living in your eternal home with Jesus. And I miss you more and more everyday. So much has happened in the thirteen years that you have been gone; but through it all God has been good to us. The best gift that you gave your family was introducing Jesus to us, because that has given me the strength to endure. It's heartbreaking knowing Andy left us at an early age, but I know he is rejoicing with you, Papa, Loubertha, Louella and the rest of the saints that are up there. One day we will all be reunited and have a big reunion together. I encourage everyone that has a mother alive to love them the way I loved you, because once that mother is gone nothing can replace that bond that we once shared. Even though God gives us the strength nothing is ever the same. I love you Mama and will see you again.
January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022
Happy new year maw maw I love and miss you I was reading the beautiful words aunt nan wrote and maw maw you would be very proud of her she is doing exactly what you would do she is continue to teach us what you started in us to trust and have our faith in God tell everyone I love them rest on my sweet maw maw
January 2, 2022
January 2, 2022
Well Mama it's a New Year. I missed writing for your birthday because I have been bogged down in grief. I am so burdened with the loss of Andy. We buried him one day before your birthday and he died one day before his. I know God does not make a mistake and the scripture let us know that all things work together for good to them that love God, who are the called according to his purpose. And I know if you die in the Lord to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord; so I do believe Andy is now reunited with you, Papa, Loubertha and Louella. I know it's normal to miss our love ones because we are still in this fleshly body, but the Spiritual part reminds us that its all good. We had a nice Homegoing service for Andy and focused on all of the good memories that he left behind. You would be so proud of your grandchildren and great grands because most of them were there. Uncle Clarence, Aunt Ethel and Glenn was also there. Of course your baby brother spoke real well. William preached and his sermon was "Inventory" , the Lord really used him and the service was really spirit filled. Maybe you all got a glimpse and saw it. Aunt Ethel said we sent Andy out in style. Mama I miss you so much because we leaned on you for everything because we knew you would lead us in the right direction. Now that you are gone I'm trying my best to do things your way, because I know it is the right and Godly way. Thank you for teaching me everything I need to know. But most of all I thank you for teaching me about JESUS. Mama I pray that everyone of our family gets saved because one by one we are going home because this earth is not our home. And since God has prepared a place for us in Heaven I know I will definitely be there and I want our whole clan to be there, so we can rejoice and praise God together. Mama I love you so much and let Papa and the rest of them know I love them so much and tell Andy he left a hole in my heart but that's ok because Jesus has fixed it a long time ago. Mama I will see you all one day. I Love you and miss you more than words can express. Your baby girl.
December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021
Maw maw I miss you and love you can you give uncle Andy a hug for me , maw maw. I wish I could pick up the phone and call you but you would be happy to know that aunt Nan is filling in for you left us all with the best thing you taught us about God and we leaned on that and now we know him for ourselves I love you maw maw
December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021
My dearest loving maw maw I miss you so much, you was our true angel from above, we was so so blessed to have you as our grandmother I know you are in heaven rejoicing with the lord keep resting maw maw until we meet again oh what a glorious day it’s going to be too see Jesus and the rest of my family I love you
December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021
WELLhello bea another year has come .It seem like just the other day it was your BIRTHDAY we had a wonderful home going for andy I know ya'll are still rejoiceing.WE miss and love you  HAPPYBIRTHDAY sis your brother clarence
December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday grandma. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
Mama tomorrow will be 12 years since you left us, but it seems like yesterday. I will never forget how I saw you take your last breath. I was heartbroken, but comforted in knowing you had transitioned to Heaven where there is no more pain and tears. I know you are well and whole now and in the presence of the LORD. Things have not been the same since you left. I think of you and Paw-Paw every single day and miss you both so much. You may not be here with me in the flesh but you are certainly here with me in the SPIRIT of my heart; because we have a bond that cannot be broken. You have left behind precious memories and a legacy that will never be forgotten. The greatest gift you gave us all was your love and an introduction to JESUS CHRIST. You taught us well and there is no excuse for anyone to miss HEAVEN. Thank You Mama, I love you and will definitely see you one day.
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020
My maw maw i miss you dearly you was the best maw maw ever ,a woman after God's heart ,maw maw thank you for your prayers and never giving up on I love you jeanna
December 2, 2020
December 2, 2020
Happy Birthday Aunt Bea! I missed you so much especially our talks we used to have. I know that you are in Glory now but I wish that I could talk with you at least one more time. Love you much!
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
hey bea happybirthday still missing you. I miss AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH                                                                                MY LORD,GOD LOVED YOU MORE .REST IN PEACE  YOUR BROTHER CLARENCE
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Happy Birthday mama i love you forever you was our Rock an you always helped us with salvation you was more than a conqueror for us all this is something I will always remember whenever I needed to talk, you always talk to me about God through Jesus how good He is to us all an with that said i will see you on the other side i love you i always will❤
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Well Mama another year without you, which is now 11 years you've been gone. I miss and love you so much. I never imagined this time without you. I remember you telling me you would leave us one day and I knew it was possible but never imagined the pain and hurt. Everyone that still has a mother and father living need to cherish that moment and not take it for granted. I thank GOD I honored you and Paw Paw and don't have any regrets. You knew how much I loved you and I knew how much you loved us. I thank you for instilling Godly principles in us because that is the only thing that I have to cling to in tough times that gives me strength. Mama you wouldn't believe this pandemic stuff that we are having to deal with, but through it all GOD is keeping us healthy and safe. I even know that we are doing so well because your prayers for your family are still left behind; and GOD is still granting us favor through your prayers. Thank you Mama for everything and I know one day we will be reunited and have that grand family reunion in Heaven. I love you and miss you so much. Tell Paw Paw, Loubertha and Louella hello. Love you all so much.
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandma. There is not a day that goes by I don't think about you and Grandpa. I miss you both dearly. I hope you enjoy your day. Love you dearly until we meet again.
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Mama another year without you. It does not seem like eleven years I guess because you are in my heart 24/7. I love you and miss you so much but I'm glad you are in a land of peace. It is chaotic in this world right now. But we are living in the last days according to the bible; so we will be reunited soon.
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
Grandma I wish you were still here for me to talk to. I miss and love you soo much and I always will.
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
mama woe 11 years still missing you now its two sister and its so hard to get along with them GOD I wish you were here. LOVE YOU FOR EVER                               YOUR BROTHER  CLARENCE  RIP               
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Well Mama another Christmas without you. It just doesn't seem like Christmas anymore with you and Papa gone. Both of you loved Christmas and used to put up decorations in the yard and inside the house; it was such a joyous time. Even though growing up we didn't have much but you always made it special for us. Love and family brought us together. This was a tough Christmas for me because I miss you so much and it hit me pretty hard this year. I am trying to carry out the tradition for my family and we had a wonderful time but my heart was still heavy. I thought time would ease the pain and it does sometimes, but I miss and think about you and Papa daily. I know one day we will meet again, in the mean time I just thank God for the precious memories and the legacy you left behind. I love you Mama.
December 1, 2019
December 1, 2019
Well Mama it's another birthday without you. I can't believe its been 10 years since you have been in your eternal home. I want to wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven even though I know there are no birthdays in Heaven because everyday is the same and you never grow old up there. But I love you and miss you so much. I can only imagine the joy you are experiencing. Thank you for all of your love and wisdom that you left with me. I thank God for giving you to us for so many years. I know you didn't get to know your mother because you were only a few years old when she passed away; and so many don't get to spend these many years with their mother. But for this I am so grateful God granted us favor. I love you Mama and will see you one day and we will meet again.
November 7, 2019
November 7, 2019
Mama this is a rainy day here, but I know its nothing but sunshine where you are. I hear Heaven is a beautiful place and since you cant be here with us I'm so glad you are experiencing the beauty up there. I miss you so much. I could use your advice on so many situations but I already know what you would say and I thank God for our close relationship. Because your voice remains in my heart daily and you are still guiding me through the Holy Spirit. Just wanted to say how much I miss and love you. One day we will have a Heavenly Reunion. I Love you Always Mama from your baby girl.
March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
Happy 10 year anniversary. I missed you and love I know you already know this since you were in my dreams couple days ago. Until we meet again you are 4 always in my heart and my spirit..
March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019
Mama another year has gone by since you left us. It only seems like yesterday, but it's been 10 years. I miss you so much!!! I always think and talk about you. I don't think it's a day that goes by that William and I don't say something about you and Papa. Ya'll left us with so many fond memories. You and Papa was serious but also comical. A lot of times I want to cry but I just think about something funny you all said or did. But out of everything you did, I am so glad you introduced us to JESUS, because I could not make it without Him. I love and miss you. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will see you all one day.
December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018
My dearest grandmother aka maw maw you are truly missed wow i am lost for words right now its like after reading the post on how great of a mother and grandmother you where made me really realized what a great lost you where maw maw i love you and I thank you for all what you did for us as a family i know you are with Jesus i remember telling you Happy Birthday after you gotten sick and all you said was God's will amen I remember when i was lost you would tell me to keep calling On God maw Maw i did and I'm saved by his grace i want to wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday i know you flying high with Jesus love your granddaughter jeanna oh and i sure miss your pancakes
December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018
Mama today you would be 95 years old. I miss you everyday and wish you were here. You were my strength and always encouraged me. There is so much I wish we could talk about. But even though you are in Heaven I still hear your voice and know what you would have said. Thank you for being such a loving and caring mother. I know you and Papa, Louella and Loubertha must be having a great time up there. Even though I miss you I'm so glad you are pain free and living the immortal life. I Love you Mama and look forward to seeing you again one day.

March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018
Mama its been 9 years already since you left us for your eternal home in Heaven. I thank God for the time he permitted you to be here with us. You taught us well how to go on without you even though it's still tough. Yesterday a lady followed me outside the church crying saying that I reminded her of her mother that passed away in 2013 and as we got to talking she said me and her mom had the same first name. She sobbed and hugged me and didn't want to let me go. I knew exactly how she felt because there are days when I sob and don't want to let you go. But in all reality you are gone but you will forever live on in my heart. I wish you were still here well and whole but I know you are well, whole and happy with Jesus. Mama I love you so much and know one day we will be reunited and never have to part again.
December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017
HAPPY Birthday bea I love and miss you very very much. rest in peace   your brother clarence
December 1, 2017
December 1, 2017
Mama another birthday without you. It seems like it was only yesterday when you left us. I miss you more each day. I know you are the cloud of witnesses that the bible speaks of and you are looking down on us. You were the best mother on earth because you did not compromise the truth. You stood firm on the word of God. I thank you for instilling biblical principles in all of us. I live my daily life by what you have taught me. Thank you Mama. I will see you one day when the dead in Christ shall rise and all that remain will be caught up in the air to be with the Lord. We will all be reunited and live with Jesus forever.
March 18, 2017
March 18, 2017
Mama I know tomorrow will mark another year that you have been gone. But I have been thinking about you all day today and wishing you were here. I do know God makes no mistakes and you couldn't be here always. I am just so grateful that God gave you to us for such a long time. I do realize that many don't get to cherish their parents for that long. I know Heaven is a beautiful place and you added more beauty to it by being there. I love you and miss you so much. Thanks for being such a Godly woman and the best mother and example any person could ask for. Most of all thank you for leaving JESUS with all of us; because it helps and give me strength in difficult times. I love you and will see you one day Mama.
December 3, 2016
December 3, 2016
Happy Birthday Aunt B. Love you and miss you deeply!
December 3, 2016
December 3, 2016
Mama I miss you and all your words of wisdom. You was more to me than a mother-in-law. From day one you let me know that I was your son and entrusted me with your daughter Nan. thank you for always telling it like it is,because you knew it would be for my good. You would always put your stamp on your advice by saying, mark my word. I miss our hymn sessions especially shine on me. one thing we can all do to keep your legacy going is to remember the things you taught us, like giving your life to Christ, going to church on Sunday, loving everybody, and keep Christ first in your life and never compromise right for wrong. Until we meet again just keep on rejoicing, because to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So tell the angels I am on my way. That's what your man Lee Williams would say. I bet you are really doing your Holy Dance now!
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March 19
March 19
Maw maw I love you and miss you I wish I could pick up the phone and call you .we all was so blessed to have you as our maw maw and thank you for you telling us about Jesus
March 19
March 19
It seems like it was yesterday but it's been 15 years now. They say when your loved one passes it gets easier with time, but I'm not sure about that. I miss you more and more each day. I miss seeing you and being able to talk to you. I can never stop thanking you for teaching us about God, because that is the only way we can make it. I thank God we can lean and depend on Him and He will give us the strength to get through it all. A mother is a precious gift and I thank God for Him allowing you to be with us so many years, I was able to love on you and let you know everyday how much you were loved. I miss you but I'm grateful you are in a land of no more. No more sickness, no more suffering, no more pain, no more worry, no more heartaches, no more sorrow, no more goodbyes, no more of this chaotic world. Just peace for evermore. I know Heaven is full of joy with Jesus and all of God's saints and our loved ones that has gone on before us. Mama always know that you are truly missed by our family. You were the pillar, rock and glue that held our family together. But thank God you taught us that the Rock is Jesus and He is bringing me through every situation. Mama I love you and miss you. Until me meet again tell everyone I am just waiting on the great reunion in the sky.
January 3
January 3
Maw maw I am just up thinking about you I miss you so much ! maw maw you was the best maw maw in the world! I love you so much I tell my Grandbabies about you
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Your Makeup

December 1, 2020
by G Yancy
Mama I was looking at your beautiful picture that is posted on this page and I remember how Louella had me laughing. She told me she was with you when you took this glamour shot. She said how they fixed you up and put makeup and lipstick on you and you were in shock trying to wipe it off. Louella said she had to convince you that you looked good and to just take the picture. You never wore makeup before and was still beautiful and had the smoothest silk skin. Louella had me laughing because she said when you looked in the mirror and saw how you were all dolled up you said I can't take a picture like this because what is my husband going to say; it was so funny and we laughed for days about that. I love this picture and Pa-Pa loved it too. Sometimes you were comical in your serious moments. There are so many different memories that I am reminded of sometimes and I just laugh and think of all the good times. I thank GOD for all of the family time and treasured memories.

PaPa is still here

March 18, 2017
by G Yancy

I remember how my mama use to always talk about PaPa's driving. And the other day we went to visit someone in the hospital and the way that little man was driving that car I sure thought about my daddy (PaPa). He was trying to back out of a parking space and he kept going back and forward on his brakes trying to get out, after about 3 or 4 attempts he made it out. I told William that is PaPa he must still be here. So Mama is PaPa up there with you or is he still here with us? We had a good laugh. The bible tells us that laughter is good for the soul. As much as I loved my daddy I didn't want to get in the car with him either. But back in the day my dad was an excellent driver. He use to drive us to Louisiana and everywhere. I don't know what happened when he hit 70 years old. After that everyone that got in the car with him knew they were getting in at their own risk. LOL

December 2, 2016

Maw maw,  thank u 4 suggesting that I go forward and have my baby me and Kip wanted so bad u said God would make away and he did. He helped us 2 take care of him and raise him as wonderful young, strong godly man who is graduating. I knew all the time. Thank u maw maw.  You always knew everything.  Love Brenda Lee. 

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