Bertha

Madison

Reflections of Life Bertha Mae Madison January 11th, 1925 ~ July 2nd, 2015 Bertha Mae Johnson was born January 11, 1925 to Thomas & Helen Johnson in Lugoff, South Carolina. Bertha Mae Johnson migrated to New York, where she married the late, James (Jimmy) W. Madison in October, 1951. She was Baptized in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, NYC in April, 1958. Years later, they moved to Teaneck, NJ in 1977. For over 41 years, Bertha was employed and worked for NABISCO Brands Inc. in NY and Fair Lawn, NJ. She retired in October, 1986. Bertha liked to make people laugh, and having fun. Even in her latter days, everyone mentioned how sweet and humble she was to them. She was very strong and independent until the last year of her life. Bertha loved her cats and dogs, especially her last cat, Cindy. She loved gardening, flowers, music, traveling, and pretty things. Also, she was a very giving person. She supported and donated to various organizations, foundations and charities, especially the animals. She leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Frances King of New York; Four grand-daughters, Marie (Denise) Johnson, Trina Madison, Marcya Victoria, Lameyci (Lonnie) Madison and Four great-grandchildren, all of New York; Friend and caretaker, Joann Sims and family of New Jersey; Friend and "adopted son," Pete Mazyck of Georgia; A host of nephews, nieces, and many other relatives, friends, ex-coworkers and neighbors. Bertha was pre-deceased in death by her husband, James in 1993; step-son, Frank A. Madison of New York and served in the United States Air Force; sister, Lillian (Lil) Groomes in 2005.