Bertha Iva Williams

     Bertha I. Williams, 77, (nee Sprinkle), of Lorain passed away peacefully while in the company of her loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2011 following a brief illness.

     Mrs. Williams was born in West Liberty, Ohio on March 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Walter L and Freda (nee Ridout) Sprinkle. Mrs. Williams has been a resident of Lorain since 1967.

     She was a retired nurse at the former Lorain Community Hospital, retiring in 1995 with 28 years of service.

     Mrs. Williams enjoyed her dogs, traveling, crossword puzzles, bluegrass music, cross stitch and crocheting.

     She is survived by her sons Son(s): George "Dennis" D. Colley, Timothy W. Colley both of Lorain, grandchildren Dennis Colley, Melissa Colley, Madison Colley, great grandchildren Alexis Rodriguez, Junito Rodriguez, and a sister Lorita Morrow of Huntington.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Williams in 1995, a daughter Lisa Williams in 1967, a son Randall W Colley in 2008, a sister Marion Smith and a brother Walter Sprinkle, III.

     Friends may call on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral Services in the funeral home will be Friday, February 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Crucita Marrero, of Spanish El Faro Disciples of Christ in Lorain.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township, OH

Condolences

From: JOY POPE ZICKEFOOSE
Relation: FRIEND

Bea will be missed so much.
We met when working together at LCH in the 1960s.
When my Mom died in 1998, Bea told me she was adopting me & would be my Mom !
She was a loving and caring person.
May God comfort you all in your loss

From: Tonya Phillips
Relation:  Friend

I would like to express my condolences to the family of Bertha Williams, and a special prayer for her grandaughter Madison Colley. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  The Lord will be by your side to help walk you through this difficult time.  No loss is easy, and I know that you will all miss her very much.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Tonya Phillips
Mother of Johnnie Phillips

From: Colley

We are sorry for your loss losing family members is always hard.Good luck and best wishes the Colleys.