Bertha Mae Thomas Sellers

After an unexpected illness, a stay in the Hospital and Hospice of Austin, Bertha Mae Sellers 83 years of age passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Bertha was born June 23, 1939 to Ida Mae Garrett- Sampson, and Step-Father James Edward Sampson who preceded her in death. Bertha was the second oldest of eleven children - Jamesetta, Dorothy, Doris, Helen, Joyce, Barbara, Charles, Willie, Arthur (of which she was preceded in death by Jamesetta, Dorothy, Doris, Helen, Joyce, Barbara, Charles, and Willie.

Bertha mothered three children, Frank James Barannon, Ivory Wayne Barannon and Joe Louis Barannon (of which she was preceded in death by her sons Frank James Barannon and Ivory Wayne Barannon.)

Bertha Attended Austin Public Schools, was a homemaker and hardworking at whatever task she undertook. She enjoyed going to Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Nile Street, Austin, Texas. She enjoyed being around people, Arts & Crafts, Collecting Baseball Caps, Sun Shades, Hats and Hand Bags.

Bertha united with First Baptist Church and later united with New Bethel Baptist Church at 3404 Manor Road Austin, Texas. She enjoyed going to church and hardly missed a Sunday going to church.

Bertha is survived by her son: Joe Louis Barannon, brother: Arthur Sampson and a host of relatives and friends.

Very Special Thanks to Mona Fults and John Fults which was by her side until the end.

A Thanks to Sister Jocelyn Jarmon, Sister Ola Mae Vaughn, Sister Rose Williams which was by her side until the end.

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