Bertha V. Williams

Bertha Volland Williams of LeRoy, Kansas passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center Friday, May 16, 2025 at the age of 95. Bertha resided in LeRoy, Kansas for most of her life and then at Aldersgate Independent/ Assisted Living. On December 21, 1946 Bertha married Doyle Williams. Their union produced two children, Gayla and Bruce. They celebrated 64 years of marriage until Doyle passed away on July 5, 2012.

Her daughter, Gayla made a home on a farm outside of LeRoy with her husband Dennis Crotts. Bertha's treasured title of Grandmother occurred

with the birth of Robert and Rebecca. Bertha enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and often sewed or had something special made for them. She clipped pictures out of the newspaper of their various activities and created a memory book throughout their high school years.

Her grandchildren frequently stopped at her house after school where she would always have their favorite items to eat. She utilized a sewing talent in which she hand-made Barbie doll clothes for Rebecca which would fill a large suitcase.

Her son Bruce made a home in Topeka, Kansas where he was a skilled mechanic prior to his retirement. She and Doyle enjoyed taking day trips to Topeka for a visit with Bruce and going to eat at special places while there. Bertha would look forward to his weekly visits while residing at Aldersgate Independent living and then in Aldersgate Assisted Living in Topeka up to the time of her death.

Rebecca married Brian Cunningham with Bertha becoming a Great Nana after the birth of their daughter, Emma. Robert married Bethany with the addition of two great granddaughters, McKenna and Parker, to her list of treasures. She loved seeing pictures of their activities and would proudly share them with her friends.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, August and Goldie Garver Volland and her brother, Virgil Volland. She is survived by her daughter, Gayla (Dennis) Crotts and son, Bruce Williams. Also surviving are two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family is planning a graveside service on Friday, May 23 at 1:00 PM at Logue Cemetery east of LeRoy. A visitation will begin at the graveside at 12:30 PM in which the family will receive guests. Any memorial contributions will be donated to the Masonic Lodge #27 Honor Flight.