Frances S. Berry

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Frances Berry Obituary

Frances S.
Berry
February 28, 1921-
November 9, 2013
Columbus, GA- Frances S. Berry, 92, Columbus, GA died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her residence.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00PM Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. George Anglican Church, 422 Broadway, Columbus, GA with the Rev'd Terrence Keller officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church according to McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Mrs. Berry was born in Hampton, VA on February 28, 1921 daughter of the late Carl Sultan and Stella Gurdock Sultan. Mrs. Berry was the 1937 Miss Virginia and a runner up in the Miss America Pageant. She was a member of St. George Anglican Church. Most of her working life was spent as a ballet instructor at the Christian Fellowship Association (CFA) and having her own dance studio, Berry School of Dance.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles K. Berry and two sisters; Shirley Collins and Carleen Johnson.
Survivors include her daughters; Marie Berry of Atlanta, GA, Shirley Lowry of Lilburn, GA, Frances Berry (Bill Dance) of Decatur, GA, Betty Berry Joines (Ward) of Columbus, GA, sons; Frank Berry (LeAnne) of Watkinsville, GA, John Berry of St. Augustine, FL, Glenn Berry and Don Berry both of Columbus, GA, and sister; Jean Tynan (Jim) of North, VA, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Nov. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Berry

9 Entries

Linda Arrington Akers

October 1, 2022

I was just thinking about Mrs. Berry and my dance days with her at CFA. I did a search and found this. I'm so sorry to hear this. I loved that lady. She made dancing an art.

Linda Arrington Akers

Lisa Biagini

November 19, 2013

Sending my deepest sympathy and much love to the entire family at this very sad time.. Shirley has told me wonderful stories about her amazing and beautiful Mom over the many years that we've been friends!! I know that the memories will sustain you now and always!!

Susie

November 19, 2013

To all of Frances' kids,grandkids, and great-grandchildren, I am sorry for your loss. I hope the words of I Thessalonians 4:13-18 will bring you comfort. I am so thankful you could all be with her as she went home to Jesus. All who believe also in Him will one day see her again. It is a blessing to know she suffers no more. She was so kind and thoughtful. I know she will be missed by all.

November 14, 2013

May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow 2 Corin 1:3,4.

Brenda Kelly

November 14, 2013

I have never met you. Shirley decribes you to me in many conversations. Your beauty, your patience with all those kids. I remember a story she told about you getting home from the grocery store with all the kids in tow and half of the groceries had been eaten on the way home. I laugh now and you do too I am sure but at the time that had to be tough. I know you are a dancer and a teacher of dance. I know you are easy going and liked to laugh. You will missed here but we all know that where you are is much much better place. I see you now as in a picture Shirley showed me. Young, beautiful and in a dance pose.

Anna Marie Warren

November 13, 2013

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss. Ms Betty, if you need anything just let me know.

Corry (Ferrell) Finnerty

November 13, 2013

Such wonderful memories of days at CFA and Berry School of Dance. She was a gifted instructor and beautiful lady. My condolences to you all.

Shirley Berry Lowry

November 12, 2013

My Mother, My Mother!!! I cry out in sorrow, for your passing, but I joyfully sing for the life you lived on earth. Thank you for all the love, the happiness, the joy and the laughter!! You watched me breathe my first breath and I watched you take your last. There are simple no words right now, as I relive, in my mind, our wonderful life with you. I have always been so proud of you. Seems like I spent my whole life bragging about you, your accomplishments and your stunning beauty, inside and out. I also spent my whole life trying to sparkle as much as you do. Everything I am...I owe to you.
You gave so much of yourself to so many. Eight children to be proud of!! How did you do it? Great job Mom!! I know you are lighting up the heavens with your presence, as you did for so many here on earth. Dance on my beautiful Mother!!! I will miss you more than any words could explain!!!

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

November 13, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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