Bertie Trump Obituary Bertie E. Trump August 6, 1926 - January 17, 2016 Franklin- Bertie Etheridge Trump, 89, widow of Rev. Donald E. Trump passed away at home Sunday morning January 17, 2016 after a long and hard battle with dementia/Alzheimer s since 2009. She was a daughter of the late Vernon and Eva Etheridge of the Back Bay area of Princess Anne County, VA. Mrs. Trump was an active member of Colosse Baptist Church and was married to Rev. Donald Trump for 52 years before his passing in 2000. She retired from the city of Franklin Department of Social Services. She was a great mother and wife and all her grandchildren called her Granny. Left to cherish her memory are children Diana Drake (William) of Oahu, Hawaii, Donald Trump (Pamela) of Williamsburg, Dexter Trump (Margaret) of Franklin, Douglas Trump of Franklin and Dale Trump (Wesley) of Wilson, NC, fourteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Lena "Betty" Henley, Florence "Flo" Nicklas, Anita "Nita" Harrell, Louise Harrell and Bennie "Ben" Etheridge. Mrs. Trump was predeceased by two sisters and five brothers, Mildred Wilson, William "Tony" Etheridge, Vernon "Jack" Etheridge , Rosa "Polly" Flora, Edward "Dick" Etheridge, Harrison "Harry" Etheridge and Jerome "Jerry" Etheridge. A funeral will be held at 2PM Thursday January 21, 2016 at Colosse Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in Wright Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM and suggests memorial donations be made to Colosse Baptist Church, 6361 Rhodes Dr., Windsor, VA 23487. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on Jan. 18, 2016. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3560223 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bertie-trump-obituary?pid=177336384 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Bertie E. Trump, born on 6 August 1926, passed away on 17 January 2016. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was an active member of Colosse Baptist Church and was married to Rev. Donald Trump for 52 years before his death in 2000. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 21 January 2016, at Colosse Baptist Church. She was buried in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home on 20 January 2016. ## The Edited Obituary Bertie E. Trump 6 August 1926 - 17 January 2016 Franklin - Bertie Etheridge Trump, 89, widow of Rev. Donald E. Trump, passed away at home Sunday morning, 17 January 2016, after a long and hard battle with dementia/Alzheimer's since 2009. She was a daughter of the late Vernon and Eva Etheridge of the Back Bay area of Princess Anne County, VA. Mrs. Trump was an active member of Colosse Baptist Church and was married to Rev. Donald Trump for 52 years before his passing in 2000. She retired from the City of Franklin Department of Social Services. She was a great mother and wife, and all her grandchildren called her Granny. Left to cherish her memory are children Diana Drake (William) of Oahu, Hawaii, Donald Trump (Pamela) of Williamsburg, Dexter Trump (Margaret) of Franklin, Douglas Trump of Franklin, and Dale Trump (Wesley) of Wilson, NC; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lena "Betty" Henley, Florence "Flo" Nicklas, Anita "Nita" Harrell, Louise Harrell, and Bennie "Ben" Etheridge. Mrs. Trump was predeceased by two sisters and five brothers, Mildred Wilson, William "Tony" Etheridge, Vernon "Jack" Etheridge, Rosa "Polly" Flora, Edward "Dick" Etheridge, Harrison "Harry" Etheridge, and Jerome "Jerry" Etheridge. A funeral will be held at 2 PM Thursday, 21 January 2016, at Colosse Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in Wright Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM and suggests memorial donations be made to Colosse Baptist Church, 6361 Rhodes Dr., Windsor, VA 23487. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on 18 January 2016. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Bertie E. Trump | |---------|-----------------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 6 August 1926; Princess Anne County, VA | | Death | 17 January 2016; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|------------------| | Bertie E. Trump | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Rev. Donald E. Trump | Spouse | -- | | Diana Drake | Child | Oahu, Hawaii | | Donald Trump | Child | Williamsburg, VA | | Dexter Trump | Child | Franklin, VA | | Douglas Trump | Child | Franklin, VA | | Dale Trump | Child | Wilson, NC | | Lena Betty Henley | Sibling | -- | | Florence Flo Nicklas | Sibling | -- | | Anita Nita Harrell | Sibling | -- | | Louise Harrell | Sibling | -- | | Bennie Ben Etheridge | Sibling | -- | | Mildred Wilson | Predeceased Child | -- | | William Tony Etheridge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Vernon Jack Etheridge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Rosa Polly Flora | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edward Dick Etheridge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Harrison Harry Etheridge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jerome Jerry Etheridge | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bertie E. Trump was born on 6 August 1926 in Princess Anne County, VA. 2. She passed away on 17 January 2016 at her home in Franklin, VA. 3. Bertie was an active member of Colosse Baptist Church. 4. She retired from the City of Franklin Department of Social Services. 5. Bertie was married to Rev. Donald E. Trump for 52 years before his passing in 2000. 6. She was known affectionately as "Granny" by her grandchildren.