Bertha J. Padgett

January 20, 1934 - May 4, 2019

Bertha J. Padgett, age 85, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Unicoi County Hospital. A native of Erwin, Bertha is a daughter of the late Mack and Lola Ayers. She was a member of Ninth Street Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Bertha loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by two daughters: Robin Padgett Smith and Lisa Padgett McInturff. Bertha J. Padgett leaves behind to cherish her memory: Sons: Alan Padgett, of Knoxville, Steven Padgett of, Erwin; Six grandchildren; Three great-grandchildren. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Bertha J. Padgett in a funeral service to be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Dr. Fred Miller will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 12:00 PM and will continue until service time on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will follow the funeral in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Those attending the committal service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:00 PM to go in procession. Serving as active pallbearers will be Alan McInturff, Aaron McInturff, Landon Smith, Logan Smith, Tyler Padgett and John Padgett. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Bertha J. Padgett through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.