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Bertha M. Townsend of Junction at the age of 86 went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at a San Angelo hospital. She was born on October 14, 1926 in Burnet Texas to Joe and Armainya Collier. Bertha married Ray Townsend on July 5, 1947 in Marble Falls. She was a loving wife and mother her whole life. Bertha was a member of the Junction Truth Temple, also a deacon and the assistant pastor there at one time. She enjoyed her family and church her whole life. Bertha lived in Ingram for over 30 years before moving to Junction where she lived for over 40 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Johnny Townsend, brother Joe Collier Jr, 2 sisters Lucille Jung and Laruen Collier.
Bertha is survived by her loving daughter Joyce Sherman of Junction; daughter in-law Linda Townsend of Junction; 2 brothers Steve Collier of San Antonio and Calvin Collier of California; sister Estelle Dean of Ingram; 8 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends who love her will miss her.
Graveside services will be held at 10am, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Nicholas Cemetery with Pastor Randy Dean officiating.
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