Bertie Lee Bias, 85, beloved by her entire family, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 4, 2013, at Rosetta Assisted Living in Kennewick, Washington. She now joins her cherished husband, JR, for eternal life. She was born a twin April 21, 1927, to Minnie (Scott) Harmon and Alvin Jennings in Santa Anna, Texas. Bertie married JR on May 20, 1944, right after she turned 17 years old. The majority of her life was spent in Pasco, Washington, farming with JR and raising their 5 children. Bertie is known to her friends and family as, "Lee." She was a very caring, loving, and nurturing mother and wife, and the heart and soul of her family. Lee loved her family most of all but also loved gardening, flowers, birds and taking care of her yard. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends as well as being creative with embroidering, crocheting and decorating her home. Her family and friends all agree that she was an excellent cook and made the best lemon pie, banana pudding, coconut cream cake, and pancakes that ever was! Bertie was preceded in death by her parents, 7 siblings and her husband, JR. She is survived by her children, Alice Lee Roney, Barbara Ann Miller, Alta Faye Berg, James Ray Bias and Janis Kay Kimble along with 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Lee's frequent prayer was to die before any of her children; God answered that prayer. Family and friends are invited to help celebrate Lee's life at a memorial and burial service on Friday, April 12, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Country Christian Center north of Pasco. The address is 5500 W, Sagemoor Road Pasco, WA 99301. Please call the Country Christian Center if you need directions at 509-266-4231. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association ( http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp )