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Betty Berry Obituary
Betty Virginia Berry
Deaconess Betty Virginia Berry, age 102, a lifetime resident of Thoroughfare, Va. (Prince William County) died at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehab Center, Warrenton, Va. on August 29, 2008. Deaconess Berry is the daughter of the late Cornelious and the late Mary Fletcher Allen and was the sole survivor of her family. She was active in her comm-unity and a devoted member and deaconess of the Oakrum Baptist Church, Broad Run, Va.
Deaconess Berry is survived by one nephew, Robert Allen; seven nieces, Iona Sparrow, Mary W. Fields, Agnes E. Mason, Mary Monroe, Minnie Hackley, Sylvia Mason, Gina Thomas relatives and friends.
Friends will be received 10 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Oakrum Baptist Church, 16419 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run, Va. where funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. The Minister R. Dulany Washington presiding with the eulogy by the Reverend Michael Tinsley.
Arrangements by Ames Funeral Home, 8914 Quarry Road, Manassas, VA 20110.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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harvey jones
September 3, 2019
Aunt Betty Berry Opened up Thoroughfare Virginia to me and my family. She made sure we knew and understood the history of the Allen and Jones Family's. I spent some her last moments with her and she was a picture of character and strength. Oakrum Baptist Church was the foundation of her Faith and defined her beliefs. Thank you Aunt Betty for making sure I knew my Grandfather Cornelius Allen Uncle Howard Allen, Oakrum Church, my cousins and our family history. I salute You!
Richard Allen
September 4, 2008
A real lady and a great aunt. She has left a big hole in my heart. I'm a better person for having known her. I know she is resting in God's arms. I will miss Aunt Betty but keep her in my heart always.
Nicole Pastorkovich
September 4, 2008
Dearest Cousin,
Where do I begin...You will no doubt be sorely missed. I greatly admired, respected and was in a way in awe of you. Having lived such a long fruitful life. You were and will continue to be a an inspiration to your family and friends alike.I'am truly honored to share my bloodline/heritage with you and felt pride "still do" when I mention you and lay claim to you as being my family.I just wish I could have spent more time and gotten closer to you.
May you find bliss and rest...I will miss you dearly.
Nicole...Timbers/White/Nickens/
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Victoria L. Price
September 3, 2008
Dearest Aunt Betty; It is so hard to say few words about you, because you have been such a loving presence in my life. My fondest memories of Thoroughfare are with you: sitting at the kitchen table and watching the train pass by five times a day; eating your homemade applesauce, listening to you speak of your childhood and our ancestors. My own niece received an "A+" for interviewing you for her genealogy project, and when I spoke at the "Stop Disney" march on the Mall, everything I said came from our family history and what you taught me. What an unfillable void you leave. Love always, Vickie (Price)
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Hart
September 3, 2008
To the family of Betty,
It is so sad when someone we love passes away. May the comfort of friends and family be with you all as well as the comfort and tender mercies of our Heavenly Father (2 Corinthians 1:4). With deep sympathy,
Pat Fletcher
September 3, 2008
It was an honor to know you and love you for the last half of your life. You said you were ready to go, but i didn't think it would be so soon. Carry our love with you. Pat, Mike, Ted, Monica, and Katrina
charlotte peters
September 3, 2008
I will miss you Aunt Betty as I allways called you I loved you.
I know God loved you more.
rest in peace.
From the staff of Ames Funeral Home
September 3, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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