BERTHA ELIZABETH VANCHURE

BERTHA ELIZABETH VANCHURE, age, 91, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Genesis/Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center in Troy.  She was born on September 14, 1924 in Martins Ferry, OH to the late George and Beulah (French) Vickers.  Her husband, Charles Vanchure, preceded her in death in 2007.

Bertha is survived by two sons: Charles (Dixie) Vanchure and Thomas (Sharon) Vanchure, both of Troy; Two daughters: Pamela (Larry) Partin and Brenda (Companion, Dave Clegg) Vanchure, both of Troy; one sister: Reva Huppental of Cadiz; one half-brother: Billie Vickers of Martins Ferry; one step brother: Bobby Hertig of FL; ten grandchildren: Charles G. Vanchure, Jr., Charlene McAdams, Charlotte DeBoard, Carlon Vanchure, Penny Vanchure, Tom S. Vanchure, Tony Vanchure, Tammy Vanchure and Scot and Chad Partin; twenty great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha was preceded in death by three sisters: Geneva Meadows, Alice Davis and Janet Cramer; one brother: Chuck Vickers; one daughter: Sandra Marie in infancy; and one great granddaughter: Brook.

Bertha was employed by the Troy School System in the cafeteria for 10 years before retiring.  She had been a resident of Troy since 1950.

Funeral services will be held at10:30 AM on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Paul Napier officiating.  Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington.  Friends may call from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .