Bertha Blackburn Moss

Cullowhee, NC- Bertha Blackburn Moss, age 90, of the Yellow Mountain Community passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Parker and Arizona Blackburn. She was married to Gus Moss who passed away in 1999. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family, gardening, sewing, quilting and cooking.

Mrs. Moss was survived by two daughters, Joyce Smith and husband Bobby of Walhalla, SC and Gail Bryson and husband Marvin of Mt. Rest, SC; one son, Dale Moss and wife Aileen of Cullowhee, NC; nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by seven sisters, Zelma Passmore, Iva Dills, Dellie Hooper, Sally Stiwinter, Ida Mae Norris, Alice Blackburn and Ruthie Blackburn; three brothers, Arthur, Howard and Roy Blackburn.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Yellow Mtn. Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Ashe, Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Jim Ed Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Stewart Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday night at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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