She was born April 21, 1934, to the late George P. and Anna Bell (Short) Harris.
Bertha, worked as a waitress for many years while living in Virginia. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Kalamazoo, MI and Oneonta. Bertha was a member of the Home League in the Salvation Army. First and foremost was Betha’s family, especially her kids and grandchildren.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael Johnson of Riverside, CA and Gregory Johnson of Kalamazoo, MI.; Pamela Harris of Otego, and her 3 loving grandchildren. Her nephews Chris and Diane Wayman of TN; Keith Wayman of Otego as well as several nieces and nephews.
Bertha was predeceased by her sister Mary Wayman and nephew Timothy Wayman.
A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1 PM in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery with Col. Edie Pigford of the Oneonta Salvation Army Church officiating.