of Lesterville, MO
May 14, 1913 - February 24, 2011
Bertha Owens, age 97, formerly of Witts Springs, Arkansas, passed away February 24, 2011, at the Crocker Country Living Independent Living Facility in Lesterville, MO. She was born May 14, 1913 to parents Audie and Nancy (Shockey) Drewry at Bear Creek, Arkansas.
Preceding her in death was: husband Fate Owens, one infant son, her parents, and sister Minnie Bailey.
Survivors are: one son, Norman and wife Pat Owens of Dover, AR; one daughter, Jewell Crocker and husband Leroy of St. Charles, MO; one sister, Lena Compton of Wichita, KS; three brothers: Leonard and Dale Drewry of California, and Junior Drewry of Dover, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Kimberly Owens, Rhonda Jacobs, Wayne Crocker, and Dena Hayes; and ten great- grandchildren.
Mrs. Owens was a homemaker and had worked at the Witts Springs School for several years as a cook. Also, she had attended the Witts Springs Community Church. She loved to work in her garden.
Services for Mrs. Owen will be 10 AM Monday, February 28th at the Witts Springs Church in Witts Springs, AR. Officiating pastors are David Owens and Jim Arnold. Visitation will be 2:00 4:00 PM Sunday at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Marshall, AR. Burial will be in the Witts Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Wayne Crocker, Gary Jacobs, Caleb Jacobs, Ethan Jacobs, Myron Oliver, and Tyler Owens. Honorary Pallbearers are: Kathy Crocker and Misty and staff at the Crocker Independent Living Facility.
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9 Condolence(s)
Gladis Arms Shannon And Family
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Our prayers are with you Bertha! We love you and will miss you! Our prayers are with your family and loved ones! God Bless you all!
Mary Margaret Horton
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Bertha's passing. Please know you are in our prayers during this time.
God bless,
James, Mary Margaret, Michael and Lesley
Johnny & Shirley Drewry Bohannon
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Jewel Dean,Nornan Wayne & family .Our prayers are with you all at this time.May God give you comfort as only he can.
Bonnie Drewry McEntire
Sunday, February 27, 2011
To Norman, Jewell Dean & Families, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time .
Pat (Drewry) Carvalho
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Jewell Dean, Norman Wayne and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Bertha and Uncle Fate were the most remarkable couple I've ever known. As a child growing up in Californa, when our parents (Dale & Lela ) would annouce our vacation plans for the year would be "Arkansas!" My sister (Sharon) and I eagerly anticipated our summer adventures.
My plans were always to spend absolutely every minute I could hanging out at Uncle Fate and Aunt Bertha's. I loved going with them to the "sale and livestock auction." At their house, Uncle Fate would let me slop the pigs, feed and milk the cows and he could always be "sweet-talked" into saddling up a horse for me to ride. However, it was Aunt Bertha who has a special spot in my heart, because it was at her side that I discovered my love for cooking and baking. She was patient, tender-hearted, loving and one of the sweetest people I've ever known. It was at her side that I learned to bake biscuits, pies, cobblers, cakes and all kinds of cookies! She was generous with her time and loved sharing her favorite scriptures and bible stories with me.
My prayers are with you and your family. We can rejoice in knowing she's with her Savior and will enjoy peace and life-everlasting!
Pat (Patty)
Loretta Arms Vann
Sunday, February 27, 2011
She was a very sweet lady. I remember going with my dad (Lelon Arms) to see her.. My prayers are with the family
Norman Judd
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Bertha was a great lady. I knew her from her time as cook at Witts Springs Schools. Her family will miss her and so will I. I pray for her families comfort in this time of sorrow. I say these in name of Jesus Christ.
Betty Enright
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jewel Dean, Norman Wayne, and family please know that I am thinking of you with love and symphathy.
Betty Enright
Krystal Ivy
Thursday, February 24, 2011
I love you Aunt Berthie. You will be truely missed.