Bertha Blanche Monks

Bertha “Bert” Monks peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 10 at her home , surrounded in the love and warmth of her family . Bertha was born in Evansville, IN on August 4, 1966, the daughter of the late Mary and Vernon J Wade. She was a member of Howell Baptist Church. “Bert” was the wife of T.J. Monks they had shared over 25 years of marriage and friendship. She had worked at Emelio's Deli and enjoyed catering with a dear friend Ronnie Lee. Bert later chose to become a fulltime homemaker ,taking care of family and friend s , cooking meals filled with love for her family, going to the casino boat with T.J. and never passing up a good yard sales,these were some of her favorite activities, but most of all the joy of spending quality time with her family, friends and her grandchildren was her greatest love.
Bertha will be greatly missed but she leaves to cherish many fond memories her devoted husband T.J. Monks, daughter, Brandy Sanford(Joe), sister, Marian Wade, brother Herbert Wade, grandsons Landen Sanford and Logan Sanford ,Teagan Wilke and Maryfaye Culley whom she raised as her own daughters, aunts . uncles ,nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends
Friends may visit with family on Saturday from 1:30 until 2pm on at Howell Baptist Church, where Pastor Terry Gamblin will officiate a Life Celebration Memorial Service beginning at 2:00 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Baptist Church.
The family wishes to say thank you to the many family, friends and Gentiva Hospice for your care and support through this difficult journey.
Osborne Funeral Home has been entrusted with final care.