Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch

Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch, age 84, of Long Beach passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023

Barbara was born in Kansas City, MO and was a resident of the coast for 3 years, living in Long Beach, then 1 1/2 years at Summerfield Assisted Living in Gulfport. She was a retired small business owner in Kansas City and a member of Presbyterian Church.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent Bertsch.

Survivors include her daughter, Julie Rice of Kansas City, MO; son, Steven Blair of Long Beach; sister, Donna Ingalsbe; and grandson, Anthony Rice, Jr.

Barbara was transported from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Newcomer Floral Hills Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO for interment in Floral Hills in Kansas City, MO. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Bertsch family.