Bertie Murray Wells, age 96, of Currie gently passed from this earth to her eternal rest on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Britthaven of North Chase.

She was born October 12, 1913 in Pender County and was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Sallie Eugenia Bradshaw Murray. Also remembered are her husband, Roman Alvin Wells and son, Roman Alvin "Buddy" Wells.

Bertie is survived by her loving family: daughter, Linda Faye Culbreth and her husband, Gene Culbreth, Sr. of Castle Hayne; son, Roger Wells and his wife, Diane, of Currie; grandchildren, Darryl Johnson, Gene Culbreth, Jr., Dean Culbreth, Stephanie Long and David Wells; 12 great grandchildren; special nephew, Raymond McCoy and his wife, Margaret; as well as several additional nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Wells was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church.

The life of Bertie Wells was a true example of Christian living. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family and her faith in the Lord. She loved the outdoors, birds, baby ducks, and flowers. Her kind and gentle spirit as well as her selflessness will forever be remembered. Bertie's family is grateful to God for her life, for your friendship and for your kindness and prayers.

Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Timothy Cowan, Sr. and The Rev. Ralph Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Raymond McCoy, Vernon Murray, Fred McCoy, Darryl Johnson, Gene Culbreth, Jr., and Dean Culbreth.

The family will receive friends 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw, NC.