Bertha M. Moody

Bertha M. Moody

FALLS VILLAGE — Bertha M. (Davis) Moody, 87, of 45 Facchin St. went home to the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was the wife of the late Charles Moody. Bertha was born on July 25, 1937, in Dunn, North Carolina. She was the last surviving child of the late Milton and Daisy (Gould) Davis.

Bertha worked at Becton Dickinson in Canaan until retirement. Bertha was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Great Barrington where she sang in the choir for many years. Bertha’s greatest love was spending time with family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most importantly, she was a faithful servant of God. She also enjoyed watching sports, tending to her garden, and cooking.

Bertha is survived by her children; Dwayne Moody of Falls Village, Robin Williams Standburry and her husband Herbert of Torrington, Steven Moody and his fiancé Emily Vitale Aronow of Canaan. Bertha was predeceased by her daughter, Tonia Moody of Falls Village. Her grandchildren; Sade Williams and her companion Eric Blalock of Waterbury, Donyell Williams and his wife Theresa of Westfield, Massachusetts, and Aaron Vitale Moody of Canaan. Her great-grandchildren; Jayden, Emi, and Kamari along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. in the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018. Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Lower City Cemetery Undermountain Road, Falls Village.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated first responders and the compassionate medical professionals at Sharon Hospital, Sharon Rehabilitation Center, Danbury Hospital, and Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the loving care they provided to their mother.

Memorial donations may be sent to Macedonia Baptist Church 9 Rosseter St. Great Barrington, MA 01230.

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