Bertha Martha Priddy was born on January 25, 1932, in Yorktown, Texas, to Carl Koenig and Regina Kirchner Koenig. She passed away at The Lodge at Pine Creek in Baytown, Texas, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 93. Bertha was a devoted wife, mother, Nanny, great-Nanny, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity.
Bertha is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, John L. Priddy, brothers, Alfred Koenig and Carl Koenig, and sister, Leona Koenig. Bertha is survived by her daughter, Toni Kinney, and son-in-law Stephen Kinney; her son, Ron (Butch) Priddy, as well as four grandchildren: Lori McAdams, Cory McAdams and wife, Whitney; Ray Priddy and wife, Tara; and Robyn Priddy and husband, A.J. Bertha also had five great grandchildren: Dylan Priddy, Zoey Priddy, Tate Priddy, Avery McAdams, and Anden McAdams. She is also survived by a loving sister-in-law, Julia Koenig, and many nieces and nephews.
For many years Bertha and her husband, John, lived on the family ranch in Weesatche, Texas. Bertha and John were members of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Weesatche. Bertha considered animals a gift from God and would take in every stray. She and her husband owned several heads of cattle, but few ever made it to market, more evidence of her love for animals. Gardening was her favorite hobby and many family members and friends reaped the benefits of her green thumb. In addition, she used her God given gift of quilting to make quilts for many family members. These were proof of her amazing work ethic. She prided herself on the small and straight stitches and intricate designs, further proof that each quilt was a labor of love for each family member to cherish for generations.
Bertha’s family always came first, after the animals were fed and watered, of course. She loved to clip coupons to save money every time she shopped. Her chalupas and pancakes were always something we all looked forward to when we visited. We loved to hear her yell “HOTDOG” every time she beat us at games. It didn’t matter if you were 3 yrs old or 30, she always played to win! She also loved reading, especially Nancy Drew mysteries.
Bertha’s sweet spirit and her sincere kindness will always be remembered. She was always a voice of reason for her entire family. We were all blessed to have her in our lives and know she is now watching over us.
Celebration of Life services will be conducted by Crespo and Jirrels Funeral Services at 6123 Garth Road in Baytown, Texas. Visitation will be on Friday, April 25, at 10:00 A.M. followed by the funeral service at 11:00, presided by Bro. Danny Biddy.
Interment will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 26, 2025, at the Weesatche Cemetery in Weesatche, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers include Cory McAdams, Raymond Priddy, A.J. Reyna, Gilbert Gonzalez, Luke Anderson, Josh Volking, and Gary Burns.