Bertha Faye Baffrey Young
1939 – 2021
Bertha Faye Baffrey Young was born on July 4, 1939, in Sulphur, OK. She passed away on August 3, 2021, in Edmond, OK.
Bertha, known to most as "Tootie", is preceded in death by her father, John Baffrey and mother Eva Baffrey, 3 sisters, Deloris Dabbs, Wanda Whitmire, Jean Williams, 1 brother, Melvin Baffrey, and grandson Jeremy Mosley. Tootie is survived by two sisters, Ruth Stevens and Bille Ruble, 5 children, Bob Young and wife Brenda, Ron "RE" Young and wife Sandy, Vicky Hillhouse and husband Kevin, Donna Mosley, and Tammy Quigley, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bertha was known for her unconditional generosity and willingness to help anyone in need. Those who knew Bertha, knew she had an unrivaled work ethic. One of Tootie's favorite traditions was cooking a Christmas feast for her children and grandchildren. She would also cook a mini feast every Easter for her whole family.
Bertha enjoyed getting dolled up to go to bingo with her friends and if you ever took a drive with her, you can bet that George Jones greatest hits would be playing.
Tootie was loved and admired by many and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5th at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma.