Bertha Sue Elliott, 65, of Belmont,

Bertha Sue Elliott, 65, of Belmont, NC, passed away August 22, 2025.

Bertha was born December 23, 1959 to her loving parents, Ernest Joseph Elliott and Dorie Lee Hill Elliott. She graduated from Pfeiffer University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Health Administration/Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Change.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her sister, Wanda Mae Elliott; her brother, James Arnold Elliott and wife, Trina Denean Elliott; niece, Joy Lynn Elliott, nephews, James Elliott and Martin Brock Elliott and her goddaughter, Ashley Brianna Collins and godson, Ro'Nique Staley.

A memorial service will be held at 1pm Wednesday, September 3 at Wells Spring Methodist Church, Forest City. There will be a communal gathering and meal at the church at completion of the service.

In lieu of flowers, Bertha's request was for donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.