Bertha Westdale Cooper, age 75, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at NHC Columbia.
Born on May 14, 1949, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Bertha was the daughter of the late Saint Clair Dudley and the Sally M. Cooper. Bertha remained faithful for fifteen years to her best friend the late Mr. David Willie Sharp, Jr. “Baby Dee.” When you saw one, you saw the other; the two were inseparable. Bertha worked as a housekeeper at the Polk Motel in the late 1970s to early 80s, which is now non-existent.
She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories her bonus family, Rolove “Love” Drumwright, her Guardians included T.J. Foster of Alabama, Des Davis of Culleoka, TN, Mimi Sharp of Columbia, TN, C.J. Benderman of Leoma, TN, Ri Benderman of Columbia, TN, and Bri Benderman of Columbia, TN.
Bertha’s special friends were Mr. Michael, Mr. Eldridge Mayberry, Mr. Ricky Scribner, Mr. & Mrs. Karen & Randolph Lockridge, Mr. Rudolph Lockridge all of Columbia, TN, and a host of extended family and friends.
