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Tuesday,September 20, 2022

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Wednesday,September 21, 2022

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In Memory Of

Bertha Gray Jamison

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/17/2022 - From the Family
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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family
Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family
Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family
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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 11/18/2022 - Jennifer Garcia

Jennifer Garcia

Friend
11/18/2022

David, Ashton, Cody, and I were just calling you to wish you a happy 93rd. I am heartbroken learning that you have passed. This photo is from our visit in August. We love you dearly and would never be able to thank you fully for your love for our boys and our family. Rest in loving peace. Jenny Garcia

Ruth Ellen (Sommy) Gray Clapp

Family
09/22/2022

Our deepest condolences to your entire, dear family on losing sweet Bertha. Her father, Rufus Gray, was my father's uncle, so we have shared a long relationship. I loved hearing my Dad talk about his own father, and then listen as Bertha and my Dad would share old stories about days long ago. My Mom and Dad knew Bertha her whole life, having shared many celebrations and happy meals with her parents. Thank you so much for honoring her with a beautiful Celebration of Life. May the family continue to cherish these wonderful memories as she was simply a glorious inspiration to all.

Sheila Train

Friend
09/20/2022

Louis and I were fond neighbors of Bertha and Jim for many years in Memorial. We are saddened to learn of the loss of dear Bertha. She would always greet us with a “Good Sabbath” on our Jewish day of rest. Bertha and I prayed together after news broke of the 9/11 tragedy. When they moved to the Willowick we enjoyed a lovely visit. Not long ago, perhaps in the past year , I saw Bertha at Costco and recall her as I always knew her— so happy and friendly. As Louis and I are isolating from Covid, please accept our sympathies to the Jamison family and blessings for happy celebrations for years to come. Fondly Sheila and Louis Train

Jeff Ragsdale

Other
09/20/2022

I was one of the founding students at Chancellor. Such was my love for kindergarten, I took it twice, and when my fifth-grade year at that school was done, I was probably the last original student still there. All the while, Mrs. Jamison was my principal. And in Mrs. Jamison's Chancellor (as with her successors, I'm sure), we were safe, well taken-care of, and our teachers were valued. Bertha was also afraid of venturing into Chuck Raimondo's science room with the tarantula and other critters. Bertha was a lovely lady, and it is no surprise to hear of her outward works at Chapelwood. Clearly an indication of the godly heart within as was her work in education... Rest in peace, and rise in glory, Mrs. Jamison. Jeff Ragsdale Chancellor Elementary School student, autumn 1977 to spring 1984

Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/20/2022 - Carolyn May

Carolyn May

Friend
09/20/2022

Having a quiet celebration of Bertha’s 92nd birthday. She was my principal, mentor, Blue Bird sponsor and dear friend. I feel so honored and blessed to have spent so much time with her.

Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/18/2022 - Dan Impastato

Dan Impastato

Friend
09/18/2022

My deepest condolences to all of Bertha’s family. She was the first Southern gentlewoman I met upon my arrival in Houston back in 1978 as a young Yankee teacher. She hired me not once, but twice. Bertha molded me in my twenties through my thirties. She has left me with innumerable life lessons which have seen me through life for the 44 years of our friendship. I still need work on my grammar from time to time, as she would be happy to remind me! ✅ Here we are with her late husband Jim at a gathering at my place in The Heights, February 2008. Thank you Bertha, for always having my back and it was my privilege to always be at your side. Love you.💞💞💞

Monte Ikner

Family
09/18/2022

Oh my goodness....Jim and I use to talk about his invention "Old Smoky". Matter of fact one evening Bertha came to the backyard and asked 'what in the world are you talking about?" Yes, we enjoyed each other...introduced by Bertha, Wilma's Principal at Chambers Elementary. Wilma learned so co much from Bertha! including how to write a procedure for Special Olympics, Alief elementary school level. That same procedure was accepted district level, then approved by TESA for other schools. Bertha was 'let's do it right the first time', my wife Wilma learned how to do it over again; always saying how smart Bertha was! Thank you for good times, God has a spot for you(next to Wilma). Monte Ikner

Bertha, Cathy Morris and Mardene O’Donnel
Bertha, Cathy Morris and Mardene O’Donnel

Cathy (Catherine) Morris

Friend
09/18/2022

Bertha and Mardene O’Donnell were two of my lifelong “Gutsy Women”. They always told me the honest truth about teaching, family and friendship. Professionally, Bertha molded my teaching style and behavior into one that excelled. Mardene made sure my wild and creative side was toned down enough at work to be successful. Bertha taught me how to treat difficult parents with mutual respect and kindness at ARD’s so that their children could be successful in school. I was fortunate to be with each of these remarkable angels a couple of days before they died and tell them personally how I felt about them as I said good bye. They are both living in my heart forever 💞.

The Front Office—Mary Hosking, Bertha, Mardene O’Donnell, Back row:  Mary Pena and Martha Poole
The Front Office—Mary Hosking, Bertha, Mardene O’Donnell, Back row: Mary Pena and Martha Poole

Cathy (Catherine) Morris

Friend
09/18/2022

This team made up most of the front office at Chancellor during my ten years there. They treated parents, students, visitors, and staff with friendliness and kindness. It was a well organized unit that knew the answer to most questions one had or could find out quickly if they didn’t. Bertha knew how to organize and manage a large school with ease. She had the ability to hire a staff that would become working teams, friends, and lifelong family. Many of Bertha’s hires took her training and knowledge to become leaders in other schools in Alief and throughout Texas.

Chancellor Comet’s Reaching for the Stars with Bertha
Chancellor Comet’s Reaching for the Stars with Bertha

Cathy (Catherine) Morris

Friend
09/18/2022

Bertha’s 90th birthday party was an opportunity for us to laugh, tell stories about our days working at Chancellor Elementary School, and show gratitude and admiration for our amazing principal and friend. Bertha told me that she was concerned no one would remember her or speak kindly of her when she grew older or died as so many did for our fellow teacher and friend, Joann Wood. She really couldn’t believe how many of us truly loved her as our friend and mentor.

Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/17/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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Obituary of Bertha Gray Jamison - 09/19/2022 - From the Family

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