Bertha Elliott
February 10, 1939 ~ May 24, 2018
Bertha Bert Lee Elliott, age 79, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born February 10, 1939, in Freeport, Ohio, the daughter of Martha Matilda (Winters) and Harold Henry Jarvis. Bertha married Lester Elliott on June 28, 1958, in Painesville, Ohio.
Bertha was employed as an Aid for Lake East Hospital and Medina Community Hospitals and had been a Respite Provider for Deepwood in Mentor as well. She loved music, reading, nature, and spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends.
She is survived by daughters: Tammy (Michael) Trippel and Constance (Gary) Scott; son: Ted (Tammy) Elliott; 9 Grandchildren: Fawn (Eric), Amanda (Adam), Jason (Amanda), Nick (Shannon), Tim, Matthew, Chloe (Janez), Gary, Carley; 4 great grandchildren; sisters: Diane Woodford and Sharon (Tommy) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lester, her parents, sister: Joan Ahlman; brother James Jarvis. Friends will be received 5:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the funeral home. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made in Bert's name to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss I had the pleasure of meeting her some years ago. Very sweet lady. Prayers to everyone
My heartbeat sympathy to Tammy, Connie, Ted and family members. I have many fond childhood memories of time spent at your house. Her pain and suffering have ended. May the peace and love of God, and your friends be with each of you.
What a special Aunt I was blessed with with Bert. She always had a positive outlook, caring way and never left you feeling anything less than special and loved. She definitely had a servant heart and cared about people. I will miss her dearly, but am grateful for all the picnics, memories, etc.. To Tammy, Connie, Ted and families my sincere condolences, prayers and love to each of you for your loss. Love you all so much!!!
Condolences to the Elliott family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.