Name: Visitation for Carolyn Denise Berkley
Start: 2016-07-24T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Memorial Baptist Church

Berkley, Carolyn Denise,

56, Sunrise December 9, 1959 in Louisville, KY and Sunset July 18, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Carolyn earned her Bachelors Degree in Business at The Ohio State University. She was the Founder and Superintendent of A+ Arts Academy. Carolyn was a member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess Board, Thesbian Guild and Deborah Missionary Society. She was preceded in death by her parents Jake Brown Sr. and Thelma Jean Simpson and daughter Keesha Lemons.

Left to cherish her memory, husband Morris E. Berkley, daughters Kymberly R. (James) Rhodes, Marsha L. Berkley, Te-Onda M. Bumphus, and Krystal N. Berkley, brothers Charles Simpson, Brian Simpson, and Jake Brown Jr., sister Constance Simpson, 8 grandchildren, Godmother Janie Hagwood, Goddaughter Ashley Suber, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted children and friends.

Visitation: Sunday, July 24, 2016, 6-8 p.m. at Christ Memorial Baptist Church 3330 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH; additional Visitation 10 a.m. and Home Going Service 11 a.m. Monday July 25, 2016 at New Birth Christian Ministries 3475 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH. Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The BERKLEY Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jul. 22, 2016.

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August 18, 2016

August 15, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

August 13, 2016

In the loss of your loved one, may the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart. And know that death and pain and mourning will soon be gone forever.

T.Collins and family

August 2, 2016

I would just like to say it was a pleasure knowing you. There are no words to express the LOVE you have showed all the children that has passed through your doors. My daughter is sadden but feels that you will live on in hearts and through your dream for the school and children. Prayers of comfort and love from my family to yours.

Paula Luckett Teague

July 28, 2016

Carolyn, I was so sorry to hear of your passing. I remember all the good ole days at F&D with Mr. Gott and everyone. Thank you for the fun, adventure and fond memories!! You have touched so many lives and I'm sure you will continue to guide all of them even from Heaven! And I know your family has an angel watching over them! Rest in Peace, my friend! Paula Luckett Teague - Louisville, KY

Janet Edley

July 27, 2016

I was shocked and saddened to learn of your passing. What an inspiration you have been to all of us. My grandkids went to A+.

Cleopatra M

July 27, 2016

Missing you...

Cleopatra M.

July 27, 2016

Mrs. Berkley I tried to write something earlier but just could not bring myself to do so at that time. Dayja and myself both have VERY heavy hearts as we JUST learned of the news. Had we known, we definitely would've attended your services. You helped us both so much when we came to Columbus after moving back from Atlanta. I had recently lost my mother and you filled that void as a mother for me and a grandmother for Dayja. Your school groomed a very bright, beautiful young lady. She is in her second year of college and she is studying Early Childhood Education. The seeds you have sewn in our lives will never be replaced! I am glad that God placed you in our lives for that season! We love and miss you more than words can express!

MARY FRANCES BARTLETT

July 26, 2016

CAROLYN DENISE BERKLEY,
Thank for all the wonderful times we had together the last 36 years.
You was my very best friend and I will miss you. Thank for staying with me when you came back to Louisville.
Morris you was the best person for her. Thank you. She loved and cherish the girls.
You have my deepest sympathy
Miss Judy

Donna Shepherd

July 26, 2016

To the Family, You have my deepest sympathy. I was shock to hear about the passing of Carolyn. She was a wonderful person who had a sense of humor. I enjoy being around her when we work at Columbia Gas. May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow. God Bless!!

Ted Frissora

July 25, 2016

To the Berkley family,
I had the honor to work with Carolyn for the past six years. She is one of the most compassionate, dedicated and caring person that I have ever met. She provided hundreds of children experiences and opportunities that they would have never received at any other school. She was not only a strong leader but a friend with a huge heart. She made the world a better place for children and her staff. She will be sadly missed by the Reynoldsburg City School family. We admire her vision and work. Your family are in our prayers.

July 25, 2016

The Berkley Family,

I am saddened by your loss. We worked together at Columbia Gas for many years and we reconnected through A-Plus as my two great grandbabies go to her school.

She will be missed.

My Blessings to all of you.

Barbara Hamlin

Steve Dackin

July 24, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Working with Carolyn over many years, I came to admire and respect her commitment to children and unwavering dedication in inspiring hope in all who she encountered. Those of us who were fortunate to have known her have had our lives forever changed because of her charity to others. May her legacy live on in all those who new her.

July 24, 2016

YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! FROM THE CHILDREN OF A+ ARTS ACADEMY (ALL 3 LOCATIONS)

Susan Chadwick Athletic Perfection

July 24, 2016

After the tears have dried and you have said your goodbyes... many wonderful memories
will fill your mind and heart. She will never be forgotten, just missed. Lean on the Lord. My prayers are with you.

Mr & Mrs Donald Johnson

July 24, 2016

May God lift you and your family up in your time of loss. God has let her go to rest at his side. He will walk with you and your family forever. be strong in him and he will see you through.

July 24, 2016

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your loved one, Mrs. C. Berkley.I enjoyed the years I worked for/with her and will always cherish our close relation and mutual respect for one another's skills and values. She was a dedicated educator and loved her students and their accomplishments, as I value the education my granddaughter received (6-8) at her middle school. She will be greatly missed.

Ivan Stewart

July 23, 2016

I offer my condolences to the Berkley family. I have known Sister Berkley and Morris since I was a young boy and now I am in my forties. I love Morris, Marsha, Crystal and Montana dearly. As you know my family considers you all our family. We will continue to be in prayer for you all. Sister Berkley was a STRONG PRESENCE in her family and in her school. She dedicated her life to love her kids in both settings. I am so sorry to see her go before us. She will be missed. The celebration in this is that Carolyn Berkley left and indelible print in the lives of many people. Thanks family for sharing her with us Morris.

Nathaniel Caldwell

July 23, 2016

May God continue to bless and love you all..
The Caldwell family

John Taracko

July 23, 2016

The Family, Friends and Extended A+ Arts Academy "Family" will sorely miss Carolyn, known for having "heart" enough to love all. I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn since nearly the beginning of her school and always marveled at her passion. In our sorrow, may we honor her by continuing the commitment that she has had for her "children". Peace to all...

Claudia & Charles Russell

July 23, 2016

Our hearts are heavy with grief. but knowing you are no longer suffering gives us solace. You are sorely missed. We will remember you with love

SANDRA Swain

July 22, 2016

Dearest Friends:
There are no words to express our sorrow. Just know that we love you all and pray for you to have the strength you need to get through this. Peace lies on the other side of the mountain.

With Prayers,
Sandra and Richard Swain

July 22, 2016

To the Berkley family. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Berkley; She was such an inspiration to my granddaghter and all of the children. I met her through my granddaughter who attended A plus Academy my prayers are with the family and to be abscent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Carrie Carey-Harrington,Steven Carey and family

Keith Dunn

July 22, 2016

Mo,
Please accept my condolences on your the loss of your love. Peace.

Keith

Toni Nijssen

July 22, 2016

I am heartbroken at the news of Carolyn's passing and I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked closely with her when she first started A+ Arts and enjoyed her sunny disposition. I have yet to meet someone with the passion she had for educating kids. She will be missed!

July 22, 2016

Sorry for your loss ,and may you find comfort in all those loving memories ps 145-17-19

Charles Traylor

July 22, 2016

In life,We cross paths with many people but there is always that one person that makes life so enjoyable and Ms. Berkley was truly an Angel amongst us,may You rest in Heaven and not try to do all the work up there as you did down here!!

The Ray Family

July 22, 2016

We became family at A+Plus and beyond. Our family appreciates what you have done and the years you spent with our son JaQuan. Condolences too the family of a GREAT WOMAN!! May God bless her soul

Ron & Joanne Moore

July 22, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Denise Simon

July 22, 2016

Thank You Heavenly Father, for allowing Your servant, Carolyn Denise Berkley, to depart in peace, according to Your word; her eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared... A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people, Luke 2:29-32.

July 22, 2016

to the Berkley family so sorry for your loss may God be with during this time. U touched so many young lives u will never know. RIP Mrs Berkley

Rhonda Cooper

July 22, 2016

Mrs. Berkley will be truly missed she is loved by many.

July 22, 2016

To the Berkley Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time.
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

TNF - OH

Cynthia Frazier-Keller

July 22, 2016

Carolyn will be truly missed. She was a special person in so many ways, and touched so many lives. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jessie McDonald

July 21, 2016

I want to say thanks for the start of a good idea to educate ourselves and our family. your such a great woman that I can say cared about everyone love you so much teaching my daughter her self worth

jakwan radford

July 21, 2016

you will be missed

At Malibu Beach Wedding performance with my band (July 2015)

Queen Tierra Terri Page

July 21, 2016

You were an awesome pioneer in the field of The Arts and Education of our youth. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person I feel like I have known you for a long time. Queen Najla Parish introduced me to your dream and vision for our children and all children. May your light continue to burn brightly and your great vision live on. Much love to you and yours and may your journey home be sweet.

Sandra Thompson

July 21, 2016

Dear Morris and family. Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of a great woman. Our family had many great times as we traveled and fellowshiped with you all. May God grant you the peace and comfort as only He can.

Love,
Earl and Sandra Thompson

Joseph Caserta

July 21, 2016

She touched so many lives, and will be missed. Sweet rest Mrs. Berkley.

July 21, 2016

Rest in peace, Carolyn. You will be missed.

Elva Ross, St. Louis, MO

Pastor E. LaMarr Scales

July 21, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Berkley family in the passing of my former employer, Mrs.Carolyn. We had our way of greeting each other. What a great leader and woman.

Connisha Jarrett

July 21, 2016

We love you Aunt Carolyn! You are on the other side of victory with Grandma Thelma Jean and Keesha. I pray that the Comforter of the Holy Spirit be upon us. Love you and TIL we meet again. In Jesus Name, Connisha "Nee Nee" Jarrett, Great Nephews Braxton and Peyton Jarrett

July 21, 2016

To God be the glory for her life and legacy.
Doris E. Ross
Grandmother of former student Ross Jordan

Carolyn Denise "Susie"

July 21, 2016

Morris and Family,
In times like these words are very hard to come by, Carolyn Denise was such a special person, who possessed one of the biggest hearts I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I worked with her at Columbia Gas and felt very close to her, we were like family. I was in a position to watch her work her goodness so many times with so many people. God gave her a power beyond what is normal and she used it to help so many people in so many ways. In the past we have talked, laughed together and cried together, it was easy to do them all with her. She just made you feel like everything is going to be alright. Carolyn now it's your time and from this point on everything is going to be alright, you are with our Father resting in peace. I am going to miss your beautiful smile, and hearty laugh, your way of doing things that only you could do that way. You have been a phenomenal woman of God, I will never forget you, and I will always love and miss you. Fly high my sister you have your beautiful wings now, until we meet again. May the creator of the heaven and earth provide your family and friends with the comfort that they need to deal with this tremendous loss?

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