Bertha Brown

Bertha Adkins Brown, age 92, of 4348 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA , died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born October 23, 1921, in Pittsylvania County to the late Elisha and Mary Lou Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Brown, her sister Blanch A. Schrolder, four brothers, John Adkins, Preston Adkins, Roy Adkins and Earl B. Adkins, Sr., and two nephews, Mark Adkins and Johnny Reed Adkins. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law Harriett Adkins, her niece, Deborah Vaughn and husband G.H., her nephew, Earl Brooks Adkins, Jr. and wife Wanda, one great-niece, Ashley R. Alexander and husband Nathan, three great-nephews, Eli B. Adkins, Lucas W. Adkins, and Jason Adkins, and two great-great-nephews. A graveside service will be held at Highland Burial Park at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 22, 2014 with Reverend Ryan Riley officiating. The family will be at 2760 Reeves Mill Road, Sutherlin, VA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire Department at 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA.