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Ruth Berry, 89, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away in Marietta, Georgia, on December 5th from complications of end-stage Alzheimer's disease. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. (607 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308). A reception will follow. Burial will be earlier that day at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs at 10 am. Funeral arrangements under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill. Ruth was born in Powder Springs, Georgia to Norine and Hubert Florence on December 15, 1928. When her father was inappropriately sent away to Milledgeville, she, at the age of 12, and her older sister Bobbie, went to work in Atlanta for the phone company. She also attended classes at Georgia State as a young woman and then married Carter Buck LeCraw on October 6, 1950 in Atlanta. She worked as a homemaker, wife and dedicated mother for the remainder of her life. She was enthusiastically involved in her Circle group and the United Class at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. She loved her friends in her bridge and sewing clubs. She loved to say that they didn't really sew...they just got together! Her children revered her as a strong disciplinarian, but a dedicated, loving mom with a firm belief in God. Ruth said that, during an extremely difficult time for the family, she received a Divine touch that allowed her to have joy in the midst of her difficulties. As an example of her abiding good humor is how she explained her controversial opinion of evolution, "You may have come from a monkey, but not me!" She is preceded in death by her first husband, Buck LeCraw, and their precious son Roy. Her second husband Gordon Berry also predeceased her, though she visited him almost daily at his nursing home when he was an invalid. She is survived by her five remaining children, Dr. Julia Mikell, Carter LeCraw and wife, Dr. Deborah LeCraw, Dr. Florence LeCraw and husband Tom Mroz, Mary Lynn LeCraw, and Sarah Ann Phillips and husband Perry Phillips. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and her one remaining sibling, Lindley Florence. Special thanks are given to the dedicated staff at Sunrise Senior Living East Cobb who gave such kind care to our dear mom in the last years of her life. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to North Avenue Presbyterian Church my mail: 607 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, or online: https://www.napc.org/memorial-gift.
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Aunt Ruth is what I knew Ruth LeCraw Berry for years. She and Buck were recently married as were my parents when baby Jane (me) came along. My Mom was always grateful for the "neighbor lady" who would take me to give Mom and Dad a break. The couples remained friends for many years and I will never forget Ruth and Buck and the family. Buck asked me at some point to start calling her Aunt Ruth instead of Mrs. LeCraw and that was the nicest thing! Such a gracious woman, so many fond memories, more than I can write here. She is with her loved ones in Heaven, thank you for all you were Aunt Ruth and did. Well-done!
Jane Parks-McKay
Friend
June 5, 2019
Love and prayers for all of Ruth's children during this difficult time. God bless and comfort each of you.
Helen Florence
December 14, 2018
You have my deepest sympathies. God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
December 14, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief. Matt 5:4.
Charles A
December 14, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
S&T
December 13, 2018
My sympathy goes to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time.(Psalms 119:50,76)
December 13, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Berry family. May God comfort your hearts and make you strong-2Thess 2:16-17.
White-Atl
December 13, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss of a dear family member. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)
December 13, 2018
I am so sorry for your family's loss! Even though these times are difficult to get through, remember that your God wants to help you through them! He cares for you very much 1 Peter 5;6,7.
Hannah
December 13, 2018
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