Deaconess Bertha Mae Union
On Friday, April 20, 2018, God sent a message to the earthly Tabernacle and told Bertha Mae Nobles Union to come home to rest. The Lord spoke according to his prophetic words, “You have fought a good fight, you have kept the faith and you have finished the course.” Her daughter, grandsons, brother and other numerous family members would have moved heaven and earth to keep her here. But God said, “Come home Bert and rest” and we had to let you go.
Bertha Mae Nobles Union, better known to all as “Bert” was born on January 19, 1949 in Brewton, Alabama. Bertha was the youngest child born to the late Lula Mae Nobles. Bertha attended the local elementary and middle schools. She also attended Southern Normal High School (Class of 1967). After graduating high school, she attended Coastal Community College (formerly Jefferson Davis Junior College) where she graduated with her Associate’s Degree. Then she transferred to West Alabama University (formerly Livingston University), where she majored in Elementary Education and graduated with a BS. Degree (Class of 1973) and a M.S. degree (Class of 1974).
After graduating college Bertha started her teaching career. In 1973, she was employed with Brewton City Schools System. During her tenure, Bertha taught Special Education, Title 1/Chapter and first grade. She loved teaching Reading! Due to health issues Bertha had to retire in the year of 2000. Bertha taught for 27 years.
On May 31, 1983, she married the love of her life, David Union, whom she loved dearly. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Kelly Union, and later two grandsons, Chrisaun and Corvian.
At an early age Bertha accepted Christ and united with Second St. Siloam Missionary Baptist Church. She loved GOD and her church family. She served as a Sunday School teacher and a Deaconess. Bertha was a faithful servant and member until GOD called her home.
Bertha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Union; mother, Lula Nobles; her sisters, Gladys Bibb and Ruby Lee Nobles and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Mitchell.
Bertha leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Kelly Union; two grandsons, Chrisaun Union and Corvian Smith; one brother, Carl Allen Smith Sr.; a very special nieces and two nephews, Ruth Collins, Carl Allen Smith Jr. and Oscar Bibb Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Ann Bowens and Glennie (Large) Culliver, all of Brewton, AL; three brothers-in-law, Thomas (Ida) Union of Jersey City, NJ, Danny Union and Robert Mitchell, both of Brewton, AL; a devoted friend, Jerrie Dean Stallworth and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We, the family of Bertha Mae Nobles Union, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy, condolences, flowers and expressions of kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. Words will never express our sincere gratitude during our loss. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as our hearts attempt to heal. Special thanks to D.W. McMillan Hospital Emergency staff, EMT staff, Sacred Heart Hospital ICU, Mr. Larry Fluker and Staff of Presley-Fluker Funeral Directors.