Martha Bertrand

Martha Mae Bertrand, age 90 years, 9 months and 18 days, entered Heaven's Gates into eternal rest with her Savior on May 20, 2023, surrounded by her beloved children and friends. Martha was born August 2, 1932 to Frank and Mae Mullins Hopper, she married the love of her life, Frank Charles Bertrand, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2016. Frank and Martha left a legacy of love through their children, Steve (Jennie) Bertrand of New Haven, Missouri, Dennis (Chris) Bertrand of Atoka, Tennessee, Chuck (Evelyn), David (Kathleen) Bertrand, Tom (Cindy) Bertrand, and Jaynee (Ray) Juneau, all of Cape Girardeau. Grandchildren, Charles (Carli), Heather (Gary) Brasfield, Daniel (who welcomed his grandma in Heaven), Trae (Rachel), Amee, Amber (David) Prasanphanich, Adam, Ben (Tara Allee), Mark, Brandi (Chase) Bonner, Josh (Tara) Browning, and Tori (Jason) Moore. 24 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law (Kathryn), one grandson (Daniel), one great-grandson (Frank), and one great granddaughter (Dixie). Three sisters, known lovingly as the "Hopper Girls", Bessie, Wanda and Marilyn, and her brothers, Harvey and Ernie, along with several half brothers and sisters also preceded her. She leaves behind a wonderful group of friends known as the "Foxy Ladies", a name she coined for their lunch group, some of whom were life-long friends who each celebrated their 90th birthdays together over the last year. Martha enjoyed most spending time with her family, known as the "baby whisperer", no one ever saw a baby that she couldn't cuddle up to and comfort. Visitation will be at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hobbs Chapel Community Church, 3023 Highway 177, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the service, officiated by Revs. Stan Hargis and Eric Simmons, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service at the Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank Julie McGrath for her loving support and Southeast Hospice for their excellent and caring service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hobbs Chapel Cemetery Fund at 215 Country Club Drive Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701 or Frank the Fighter Foundation at 1320 N. Kingshighway Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Martha Bertrand

August 2, 1932 - May 20, 2023