Roberta (Bertie) Burch, 69

September 12, 2014

Roberta (Bertie) Burch, 69, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014.
She was born in Lancaster, PA on December 20, 1944 to the late Christine Calloway and Robert Dorsey.

She received her formal education through the Lancaster Public Schools system, where she excelled in her studies. Bertie was a part of the J. P. McCaskey class of 1962. She was employed at RR Donnelley for over 30 years. She retired from Donnelley and worked part time at Bright Side Opportunities Center’s after-school program for several years.

Bertie accepted Christ as her Savior at Ray’s Temple COGIC at an early age. It was there where she cultivated her gift of singing. One would often find her singing or humming a tune. While at
Ray’s Temple she became a member of the Pennsylvania State Choir for COGIC. She later joined the Bright Side Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. At Bright
Side she served on various ministries such as The Greeters’ Ministry, Praise Team, and the Bright Side Baptist Church Choir (BBCC). The Lord placed on her heart to move to Douglasville, GA.

In Douglasville, she became a part of the Golden Memorial UMC under the guidance of Rev. Dr.
Gregory Williams. While at Golden Memorial she became an active member and served on various ministries such as the missions and outreach team, intercessory prayer group and the

Bertie was a beloved member of the community and could frequently be found shopping at boutiques. She never stayed home because she enjoyed doing for others. Another part of her ministry was tending to children. She would take children on various trips and address their needs. Bertie also loved to eat and fellowship with friends on a regular basis. Her life motto was
“If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain.”

She was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Harper and Charles Calloway. She leaves to cherish her memory a nephew, who was like a son, Stanley Calloway (Mary Calloway); along with best friends who were like sisters, Shirley Gillis and Linda Christian, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins especially Lisa Rodriguez, and other loving relatives and friends. She also leaves her entire Golden Memorial family whom she loved dearly.

Bertie’s Home Going Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11AM at Bright Side Baptist Church 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 10-11AM. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.