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

Bertha was born in Reid, Miss. 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 great-nephews: Shammona Clark, Chicago; 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 Turner; her parents and several brothers and sisters.

A memorial service and final committal will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 10 in Oakwood Cemetery, 421 North Maple Ave., Warsaw. Bertha’s family will officiate the service.

Arrangements have been conducted by Titus Funeral Home.