Betty McGaha Bertucci's Obituary
Betty McGaha Bertucci passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Covington, LA at the age of 94. She was born on November 5, 1925 in New Orleans, LA to the late William McGaha and Elizabeth Gray McGaha.
Betty was the beloved wife of Anthony John Bertucci for 69 years. She was the loving mother of Cindy B. Walters, Sandy B. Simon, and Randy S. Bertucci. Betty was the proud grandmother of Scott R. Luna, Jennifer M. Walters, Brian Z. Walters, Matthew Paul Simon, Christopher M. Simon, Elizabeth M. Simon, Lindsey W. Bertucci, Anthony S. Bertucci, Dominic L. Bertucci; great-grandmother of Madison, Bryce, Payton, Grace, and Wren. She was the sister of Elaine Stiegler and the late William McGaha. The family would like to offer thanks to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Heart of Hospice, the Health Center at Christwood, and St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA for their loving care and compassion for Betty. A special thanks to Peggy, Lucille, Janice, and Donna for their extraordinary devotion to Mrs. Betty.
Betty’s many hobbies included gardening, sewing, cooking, and playing cards. She loved music and watching classic movies. Betty was an artist and loved making crafts. She was also an avid bowler along with her husband for many years. Visits from Betty’s grandchildren always brightened her days. She always looked forward to yearly summer trips to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with her two daughters. Betty had a joyful life and loved living it.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 395 Lafitte St, Mandeville, LA 70448 on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 10:00 AM until Mass time. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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