Bertha Young

Bertha Mae Oliver Young affectionately known as “Baby” was born on August 18, 1947, in Girard, Georgia to the late Harrison Oliver and Luvenia Price Oliver.

Bertha was a faithful member of New Ebenezer Baptist Church before her health failed. A dedicated and caring employee of Forest Hills/Brian Center of Columbia working in the Laundry/Housekeeping Department for 25 years. A new job opportunity was offered at Life Care Center of Columbia as a Housekeeping Supervisor. She worked there until she retired in 2005.

Bertha loved spending time with her family, traveling, and listening to gospel music.

Bertha was preceded in death by, one brother, John Oliver, one son, Timmy Young, one grandson, Derrick Osborne.

Bertha Mae Oliver Young leaves behind her husband, Issac Young of Columbia, SC; two daughters, Sarah (Jerry) Osborne of Columbia, SC, Tawanda (Eddie Isaac) Young of Columbia, SC; daughter in law, Eyvonna Young of Columbia, SC; Siblings, Charles (Marguerite) Oliver of St. Petersburg, FL, Etta (David) Williams of St. Petersburg, FL, Corrine (Frank) King of Boynton Beach, FL, George (Geneva) Oliver of St. Petersburg, FL, Carrie Oliver of St. Petersburg, FL, Mack Oliver of Sylvania, GA, Anna (Booker T) Davis of Augusta, GA, Kenneth (Yolanda) Oliver of Girard, GA, Melvenia (Johnny) Winston of Sylvania, GA, Patricia Davis of Girard, GA, Robert (Margaret) Miller of Barnwell, SC, Nathaniel (Lillie) Miller of Barnwell, SC; Brother in laws, Washington Young of Augusta, GA, Henry (Hettie) Young of Columbia, SC, Grant (Betty) Young of Columbia, SC; Sister in laws, Queenie Stewart of St. Petersburg, FL, Mary Young of Columbia, SC; Three Aunts, Ora Lee Oliver of Savannah, GA, Bessie Oliver of Atlanta, GA, Farrie Bell Royal of Girard, GA; Grandchildren, Erica (Antonio) Williams, of Lexington, SC, Travis (Celeita) Young of Columbia, SC, Aaron Gilliard Young of Columbia, SC, Maron Briggs of Columbia, SC, Mesha Jones, Timmy Young, Jr, Jasmine Moore of Columbia, SC; Bertha is affectionately known as "Nana" to 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.

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