Bertha Cummings

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERTHA FAYE WELLS CUMMINGS

 "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to reap that which is planted." Ecclesiates 3:1-7 

Mrs. Bertha Cummings was born July 16, 1941, in Prentiss, Mississippi. She moved to Baton Rouge, La., and married Rev. Owen Wilson, Jr. From that union, three children were born: Delores Emerson, Carol E. Pitts, and Owen Wilson, III. Bertha's second husband was Costello Robinson, and she later married Steve Cummings. 

Bertha, as a young adult, joined Rose of Sharon Baptist Church along with her husband and children. Pastored by Rev. Isaiah Mitchell, she was a faithful member of the choir. Years later, she joined Bethleham Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess under the pastorship of Rev. Donald Turner. Much later, she joined Oasis Christian Church, pastored by Bishop Charles E. and First Lady Gladys Wallace, whom she loved dearly. Bertha was a high school graduate. She worked as a sitter for years. Bertha was a very friendly and very outspoken lady. Her favorite TV show was "Family Feud." Her favorite pastime was weekly bingo, and she was very displeased when she didn't win. She enjoyed gospel music; one of her favorite songs was "I'm Blessed," by Rev. Clay Evans.

 Bertha, in her younger years, ran a store from her home where delicious food and candy could be purchased. No one in her neighborhood went hungry. If she could lend a helping hand, she would. If you weren't afraid, she would play and beat you in a game of spades. Even near the end, she would still play to win. When it got too difficult at home, Bertha moved to Baton Rouge Health Care Center in Baker, La. 

"The queen left to be wth her King" on the morning of September 3, 2025, at 10:20 AM.

 Remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Delores Emerson, Carol E. Pitts, and Owen Wilson, III, and a host of stepchildren and step-grandchildren. Seven grandchildren: Jonathan Emerson, Terrell Pitts, Robert Pitts, Rochelle Pitts, Joshua Pitts, Brian Robinson, and Valerie Wilson. Three grandchildren: Jhamaril Pitts, Xiamara Pitts, and Robert Pitts, IV. Play son Donald Ray McManus: a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.

 Mrs. Bertha Cumming was preceded in her homegoing by her parents, Matthew & Leatha Wells; her sisters, Lois Marcellus, and Lonza Mae (Wells) Bryant. Brothers: O.B. Wells, Jayford Wells, Izariah Wells, Richard Wells, Levester Wells, Mattew Wells, Theodore Z. Wells. Spouses, Steve Cummings, Costello Robinson, and Rev. Owens Wilson, Jr. Mrs. Bertha Cummings is now at rest with the Father.