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1927
DIED
2011
Selma Berry Obituary
Selma Berry
Selma Berry age 83 of Kingsport passed away Sunday May 29, 2011 at her home. She was a native of Washington County Tn. and a resident of Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Berry was a member of New Covenant Pentecostal Church for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Buddy Berry; father and mother Charlie and Fannie Britt a son Jerry Berry; one brother Jack Britt; sisters Frances Thompson; and Maye Steadman.
Mrs. Berry is survived by three daughters Kathy Berry of the home; Gail Dean and husband Eddie, Church Hill; Pam Berry Kingsport, Tn.; one brother Andy Chester Britt , Johnson City. Grandchildren Jeff Berry, Tracy Simpson, Heather Taylor, Jared Taylor and wife Amanda, Beth Arnold and husband B.J.; Great-grandchildren Blaike Releford, Austin White and Miley Tayloy. Several Nieces and Nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM. Tuesday May 31, 2011 at East Lawn Funeral Home funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM. in the funeral home chapel with Rev John B. Walters and Rev Raymond Hammonds officiating graveside services will be 11:00 AM. Wednesday June 1,2011 in East Lawn Memorial Park Pallbearers will be Jeff Berry, Eddie Dean, Jared Taylor, Jeromy White, Matt Stapleton and Tim Cox
Please visit our website to leave a condolence to the family www.eastlawnkingsport.com.
East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Berry Family
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Steve and Jennifer Arnold
June 1, 2011
Pam, If you need someone to talk to and ever need anything let us know.
Jenny Owens
May 31, 2011
Pam, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My heart goes out to you, Gail & Kathy and the rest of your family. If you need anything please call me!! Love you!!!
Amy Berry Bryson
May 30, 2011
Gail Pam and Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. I will pray for you. God bless you. I have to work tomorrow and probably can't get off. But I will be with you in thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let me know. I love you all so much. And Mom ,Dwight and Greg will be praying for you too. We all love you all so much
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sheila blackard
May 30, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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