Alberta 'Bert' Christine Scribner

Alberta Christine "Bert" Scribner, aged 84, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on May 6, 1941, in Labette County, near Altamont, Kansas, Bert was known for her great personality, joyful spirit, and sweet nature. Bert graduated from Altamont, Kansas High School in 1958. She pursued some college education before embarking on a long and dedicated career as a secretary at Occidental Oil Company. She retired to the serene surroundings of Grand Lake, cherishing her time in the beauty of nature. Married to Ralph Scribner on June 23, 1986, Bert's life was filled with love and companionship. She and Ralph shared many adventures traveling across the United States, exploring the vast landscapes and making memories together. Bert enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, playing Bunko, country dancing and square dancing, which is where she met Ralph. She also enjoyed supporting her grandkids and great grandkids activities and rooting for the OKC Thunder basketball team and OSU Cowboys sports. She adored her family and loved spending time with them. Bert's passing is deeply felt by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her kindness, warmth, and the joy she brought to every room will be sorely missed. Bert is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Lucille Testerman and sister and brother-in-law, Alverna and Darwin Testerman. Left to cherish her memory, husband of 39 years, Ralph Scribner, daughters, Sandy Burford (Clayton) and Cindy Rohling (Rob), all of Locust Grove, Ok, grandchildren, Audrey Burford, Bailey Burford (Taylor Wallace), Wesley Burford, Britni Rohling, Zachery Taylor (Allison Lang), Katelynn Taylor and Taylor Lawlis (Cory); great grandchildren, Ayanna and Evelyn Wallace, Henley Taylor, Kash and Rylan Lawlis; siblings Linda Testerman Carr (Jerry) and Harold Dewayne Testerman. She also had two daughters from her first husband that truly loved everything about her and will cherish the times they shared together with only happy memories. A Celebration of Bert’s life will be held at 1 pm on Friday February 20, 2026, at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Chapel, followed by lunch. Heartfelt appreciation to Dorothy Volmer, Good Shepherd Hospice and Grove Nursing Center for making this journey bearable for her family.

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Alberta 'Bert' Christine Scribner

May 6, 1941 - January 24, 2026