Bertha M. Napier

Bertha Marie Napier, age 73, of Moraine passed away on July 28, 2024. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on January 6, 1951, to the late Samuel and Oma Watkins. In addition to her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Watkins. Bertha was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother.

Bertha is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Lonnie; children, Cheryl (John) Sherriff, Cathy (Todd) Panstingel, Dale (Kim) Napier; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Owens, Chelsea (Wyatt) Smith, Rachel (Blaine) Lentz, Brooke (Chad) Mainous, Sara Napier, Blake Panstingel, Sydney Panstingel; great-grandchildren, Jared Owens, Jada Owens, Kara Smith, Jenny Owens, Kendra Smith, Jackie Owens, JR Lentz, JD Lentz, Cash Mainous, Elsie Lentz, Baby Boy Mainous and sister, Kathy (Calvin) Crawford; along with many other family and friends.

In her early years, Bertha attended Fairmont West High School and later went on to work at NDM (Baxter) for many years. She ultimately retired from Dayton Progress leaving behind a remarkable work ethic. 

Bertha was a talented cook, and her homemade dishes brought much joy to family gatherings. Her love for cooking was matched only by her love for her family. Bertha loved her family fiercely and could be found supporting their every activity, providing a legacy of love and guidance. Her family was the heart of her world. Bertha found boundless joy in nurturing her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; becoming affectionately known as ‘Granny.’

Bertha enjoyed traveling and camping as often as she could. Her annual family trip to the beach was one of her all-time favorites, creating lasting memories. Bertha had a passion for people and could be found making ‘friends’ wherever she went.

Bertha’s unwavering dedication to her family leaves an eternal legacy. She will be profoundly missed, but her memory will continue to inspire and bring warmth to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in remembrance of Bertha’s life to organizations supporting end stage kidney and liver disease. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Newcomer Kettering, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Service will begin at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Miami Cemetery, 6379 Corwin Ave. 

Bertha's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Please visit the link below to view the service. 

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