Dora Elizabeth Berry

1924 - 2021

Dora Elizabeth Berry

NASHVILLE - Dora Elizabeth Berry was born on December 17, 1924, in Guisborough, England and died peacefully at home on March 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred John Leeming and Angila Gardiner Leeming, her husband of 67 years Geoffrey Berry, M.D., and her son Andrew David Jackson Berry.

Survived by her three children Christopher John Whitton Berry (Louise) of Minneapolis, MN; Jane Elizabeth Berry Jacques (Jack) and Helen Gardiner Berry Holland (Robert) both of Nashville. She is further survived by nine grandchildren: Matthew Berry Jacques ( Anna); Lindsay Elizabeth Jacques Irving ( Brian); Allison Gardiner Holland; Geoffrey Michael Holland all of Nashville; Daniel James Ross Berry of Denver, CO; Hannah Elizabeth Volgraf ( Joseph) of Philadelphia, PA; Sarah Louise Berry, Chicago, IL; Caton Christopher Andrew Berry and Connor David Jackson Berry both of Dallas , TX; and one great granddaughter Sophie Elizabeth Jacques of Nashville.

Known affectionately by her family and friends as Elizabeth, D.D., Darling Dora, Mom, Grandma, and Bumble B., Elizabeth received her nursing degree in 1950 from Leeds University where she met her husband Geoffrey. They married in 1952 and emigrated to Nashville with their two eldest children in 1956. Elizabeth took a nursing position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a nurse in the ER. She continued her nursing career until the twins Andrew and Helen were born.

Outside of nursing, Elizabeth was involved with the Nashville Medical Auxiliary for many years and the parent associations of Ensworth, Harpeth Hall, and MBA. In her younger days, she was an avid tennis player and traveled the world with her family. Later in life a weekly bridge game or a trip to Florida with friends was a highlight for her. As a devoted member of St George's Church for over fifty years, she volunteered in many areas of church life.

The family wishes to express their sincere love and appreciation to Athena Springer. Athena was a special friend and caregiver to both Elizabeth and Geoffrey. The bond she created with Elizabeth and Geoffrey will never be broken. The love we have for Athena will remain forever.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to The Harpeth Hall School (3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville, TN 37215) her next door neighbor for fifty two years, or St George's Church ( 4715 Harding Road, Nashville, TN. 37205), or a charity of your choice.

Due to COVID-19 protocol, there will be a private service at a later date.