Events
Bertha Marie Bey Hardridge AKA Birdie: Jan 13, 1959 – February 14, 2025
It is believed Birdie came into this world unlike a normal child, but instead Dancing and Singing. She had an unwavering desire to nurture, feed, console and a natural calling to be a mother figure to all, “she was one hell of a Matriarch”. She loved to Sing, Dance, read and cook. Her biggest passion was taking care of and loving all of her grandchildren and, her most relaxing hobby, was crochet, which she did in most of her spare time, making one final piece for one of her beloved grandchildren.
Attending The Point Church, she was not just a true believer in God, she did not just speak the words, but acted them out every day. She loved family and to be in her presence was to be hugged, appreciated, humored, fed and above all, LOVED.
Standing all of 4’11”, It is true the BIGGEST things come in the smallest packages, and, this box will never be filled.
She will be forever missed and loved.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Hardridge, mother; Carrie Elkins Bey, brothers; William and Wendell Bey and sisters; Sharon & Angelina Bey.
Bertha is survived by her children; James (Tamara) Thompson, William (Fiapito) Thompson, Quincy Braithwaite, Andre Bey, and Nina Bey. Her beloved Grand children; K’sean, Bree, Jordan, Adria, Travaun, Kalolaine, Sailne, Mahjolee, Karlei, Maiava, Audrina, Jabriel, Andrena, Deandrea, Deandre, Feliciana, Cheyenne, Matias, Daisha, Elena. Great grandchildren; Kaireece, Kayvien and Easton. Bertha also leaves behind Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, brothers, sisters, many friends & a host of people who would share her home, her heart, her food & her time.
To know here was to love her & her passing will be deeply felt by all who knew her!!! : AMEN
Guestbook/Condolences
Birdie, Bertha Bay you will be sorely missed by me my Capricorn friend ,we did a lot of things together, but I remember most your laugh,us singing ,you telling me how to get my children snacks when I didn't know anything about buying them snacks all I knew was just to make sure my kids ate,and to show me how to have great parties for my children .
You were a great friend, great listener going to miss you. We will meet again.
My condolences go to the family to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
I’m sorry to hear about Aunt Birdie. This woman sure knew how to shake her tail feather and the big move came when she would drop and hit those splits. I will forever remember her vivacious moves, fierce personality, and dazzling smile!!
To The (Bey family) my heart hurts with deep sadness for the passing of a kind & beautiful soul, Bertie my friend had a wonderful spiritual giving soul and funny and one of the best cook you would ever meet, always with a big smile on her face and always giving,such a lovely mother to her kid and a wonderful friend and sister,I love her and always consider a part of the family, Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️.
Ma Bidie, I so Love you. At a time in my life when I needed a mother,a grandmother for my children and a mother-in-law for my wife you stepped in and was all 3 for us and we will never forget that. In today's world you dont meet people with hearts bug enough to love a family that big and still have room for more(us) that alone made you an extraordinary womanalone.Wished I could sing "down home blues" for you one more time, man!!!!! We shared a lot of music together but that one will forever be our song. Love you Ma Birdie. P.s Y'all betta ask em bout ma moma lol you had to be there
I wish we had the chance to build a relationship while you were here. For some reason, our paths were meant to diverge. The few memories I have of you are ones I’ll always cherish—like the Barbie doll cake you made, the delicious food, and the good times at your house with the cousins, Uncle Quincy et al. It feels like a part of me was always longing for that connection, and now that it’s gone, it’s hard to believe. Time is a thief.
But from what I’ve seen, you lived a beautiful life, full of things to be grateful for. And that makes me happy for you. I wish I could’ve been part of those moments for you, and that you could’ve shared in mine. Maybe in the next life. I hope you're dancing among the stars with those who’ve gone before you.