Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Griffin) Crow, Bertha Yerelee  January 11 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Bertha Yerelee Crow
Feb. 19, 1928 Jan. 11, 2005

Bertha was born on February 19, 1928 in Parkdale, Arkansas, the second of 
eleven children. After a brief illness, she went to sleep with Jesus on 
January 11, 2005 in Tehachapi, California. 

Bertha was a long time resident of Bakersfield, a school teacher and a charter 
member of the Hillcrest Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was the author of 
several childrens books and dedicated to her family, her church, and friends. 
She was loved and respected by all who knew her, especially her students and 
colleagues. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cooper Crow in 1985, and her 
oldest son, Charles Curtis Crow in 1968. 

She is survived by three children, James Crow of Monticello, Arkansas, Stephen 
Crow of Woodstock, Georgia, and Diane Stoller of Tehachapi, California; four 
brothers, Carl, Donnie, Dean, and Kenneth Griffin; three sisters, Lois 
McDonald, Ethel Bates, and Betty Silva. She is also survived by 11 
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, extended family, and many friends. 

A Doctorate of English, she taught E.S.L. at Bakersfield Adult School for over 
20 years, until her retirement in 2003. Besides having a great love for life, 
she was an accomplished musician, singing and playing the piano, violin, and 
guitar. She loved all aspects of music. She was also an artist, working with 
oils and acrylic paints.

She loved to travel, and in her travels visited Tonga, Bolivia, China, and 
many parts of Europe. 

Mama, you were the anchor that kept us safe in any storm. Even though you are 
gone from our sight, you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Sleep 
peacefully. The next thing you see will be our Dear Saviors face.


Always, your loving family


Funeral Service will be Monday, January 17 at 10 a.m. at the Mish Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial following at Union Cemetary. Visitation will be Saturday, 
January 15 from 12 5 p.m. 


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