Bertha A. Templeton, 73, of Linton, passed away at 10:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.

Born Feb. 6, 1934, in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of Samuel Thomas and Agnes (Hatfield) Parks.

She retired from General Electric after 25 years. She was a member of Faithway Bible Church in Worthington.

Survivors include: her husband, Harry Wayne Templeton, to whom she was married Nov. 14, 1950, of Linton; two daughters, Darla LeCocq and her husband, Bill, of Linton, and Debi Manuel and her husband, Ray, of Dugger; three sons, Steve Wayne Templeton and his wife, Candace, of Linton, Rick Templeton and his wife, Phil, of Linton and Sam Templeton and his wife, Dona, of Switz City; two sisters, Ruth Cunningham and her husband, Bill, of Linton, and Mildred Mason of Linton; a brother-in-law, Ralph Bennett and his wife, Irene, of Linton; two sisters-in-law, Pat Monier, her husband, Carlos, of Linton and Mary Long of Indianapolis, 10 grandchildren, Leslie, Billy, Brandon, Dan, Ricky, Josh, Danessia, Casi, Kelsie, & Luke; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Elva Mollett-Gavin; a brother, Tom Parks; and her parents.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel with Rev. Terry Dowell and James Stone officiating.

Burial will follow at Dugger Cemetery in Dugger.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Faithway Bible Church through the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made at www.welchcornett.com.