Bertha Mae Turner, 65, passed at away 12:19 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, while receiving care at a Fort Wayne hospital. She was a resident of Warsaw.

Bertha was born in Reid, Ms. to Otis and Beatrice (Vance) Phillips. She was born into a large family of many brothers and sisters. Bertha was married to Percy V. Turner on Feb. 14, 1980. Together they lived near Kankakee, Ill. for many years.

Although she never had children of her own, Bertha loved children and even served as a foster parent. She was known for her sparkling, clean home and her dressy attire. She enjoyed playing card games whenever she could. A caring person, Bertha served as a nurse’s aide for a number of years. She was a former member of Brightstar Church of God and Christ in Chicago, Ill.

Bertha will be fondly remembered by those who survive her including two nieces: Theresa Clark, Warsaw; and Terri (Tammy) Taylor, Fort Wayne; six great-nieces and nephews: Shammona Clark, Chicgao; Claude Clark, Warsaw; Sharica Clark, Fort Wayne; Antonio Castilo, Warsaw; Teremy Taylor; Tenise Taylor; and Terome Taylor, all of Fort Wayne; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband: Percy Taylor; parents; and several brothers and sisters.

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Bertha Mae Turner.