Bertha Belle Carroll Sheffield, 87, of Linden, Texas passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. Mrs. Sheffield was born November 18, 1932 in Dallas, TX to Gilbert LeRoy Carroll and Aramenta Hill Carroll. Bertha was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Linden; was the WMU President; she worked in the children's program for many years at the church, but mostly she adored and loved her family.
She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Buddy Erwin, Donna and Brian Hays all of Linden; one son, Bill Sheffield of Linden; six grandchildren, Shayne Erwin, Tracie (Ben) Arnold, Clint (Jamie) Hays, Angie (Chad) Perry, Krista Hays, Ashley (Ryan) Noell; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Pat Carroll; one brother-in-law and his wife, Robert and Debby Sheffield, and a special friend, the good daughter, Kay Lynn Fant Sheridan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Aramenta Carroll; her husband of 55 years and the love of her life, Howard "Blackie" Sheffield; one brother, John Carroll and one nephew, James Carroll.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Ken Ansell officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home for family and friends to view and sign the registry.
Mrs. Sheffield was a very sweet lady that raises a great family, she will be missed by many ! ??🙏
Condolences to our dear friends Patricia, Donna, Bill & your families during this difficult time of loss. We share many fond memories of your mother, Mrs Bertha. She will be greatly missed in our community.
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My heart, thoughts. And prayers are with all of you??
So sorry for your loss. Bertha was my school mate and a very dear friend. We will all miss her. Sympathy and prayers extended to the family.
Love, hugs, and prayers. I have many sweet memories of your Mom and the fun we had a your home when we were teenagers!
Our Deepest Sympathy was all Bertha’s Family!
Donna, so sorry about your mom. I am sending Prayers to all the family.
Donna, I think I might went to school with you, in Linden Kildare. Prayers
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Praise Our Lord for His Amazing Grace.
My condolences to the family.
We're so sorry about your mon. She was always a sweet and happy lady. I know ya'll will miss her much. Our prayers and hearts are with you all.
Cotton and Ann
May God’s strength, comfort and peace be with you and your family.
Blessings
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Sheffield..She was such a sweet person and a wonderful example of what a Christian life should be…love and prayers to the family.