Hazel Green, Ala., resident and Van Buren County native Bertie Ray Weitzel, 91, was born May 10, 1926 and died Aug. 13 at her grandson’s residence in Raleigh, N.C., following a brief illness.
A retired employee of American Airlines, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Tucker and the late Ida Roberts Tucker Rutledge. She was married to Robert Weitzel, who preceded her in death in 1978. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by son Jerry Foss; three brothers, Bearl, Robert and Lee Tucker; and sister Annie Clark.
She is survived by four grandsons, Tim Foss and wife Cheri of Raleigh, N.C., Brian Foss of White Lake, Mich., Joel Foss of Parshallville, Mich., and Richard Foss; three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Lillie Rutledge of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.