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Alberta I. ‘Bertie’ WhitfieldCryntal SpringAlberta I. Bertie” Whitfield, 86, of Crystal Spring, went to her final rest on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.Bertie, weighing just 3 1/2 pounds arrived in this world on Dec. 21,1925, at the family farm in Piney Creek; she was the daughter of thelate Albert and Ada (Blankley) Shipley.On Feb. 11, 1945, she was united in marriage to John Whitfield Jr. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. He preceded her in death onFeb. 14,1995.She is survived by four children: Roger Whitfield of Crystal Spring; Carol, married to Richard Sparks, of Everett; Robert Whitfield of Crystal Spring; David Whitfield of Crystal Spring; two grandsons, Brian and Bradley Sparks; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Ali Sparks; twin sister, Roberta Burkett of Everett; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Alvin Shipley.She was employed at Best Western, formerly Morral’s Motor Lodge in Breeze wood, for over 20 years until her retirement.Bertie was a kind and caring person who would have invited a stranger to her table for a meal. She enjoyed baking bread, pies and cinnamon rolls. She especially loved spending time outdoors working in her flower gardens accompanied by her dog and cats.Family and friends may call at the Akers Funeral Home, 299 Rays town Road, Everett, on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, at noon in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home, Everett, with Pastor Becky Clark officiating.Burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mattie.Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneral-home.comIf friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Whitfield to the American Cancer Society or the Bedford County Humane Society.
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Bedford County Inquirer
Bedford, Pennsylvania, US
Fri, Sep 14, 2012
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