Betty Berry

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain." Revelation 21:4
On Friday February 17, 2017, Betty Jo Russ Berry slipped away
peacefully into heaven, while surrounded by her loving
husband, children and grandchildren.
Betty Jo Russ Berry was born on May 22, 1946 to Otis Russ
and Beulah Russ in Port Arthur TX. She was later reunited with
her biological mother, Annie Mae Bell.
She was baptized at Saint John Baptist Church in Port Arthur
TX at the early age of 11.
Betty met and married her husband of 55 years, Ernest Berry Sr.
in Port Arthur TX, where they were united in Holy Matrimony
on July 1, 1961. To this union seven children were born and
she became the step-mother of three. They moved to Mansura
Louisiana on July 29, 1961.
She was employed at Roy's Pecan Shelling Company
from1971-1983 when the business closed.
She became a member of Little Zion Baptist Church under the
leadership of Reverend PN Blackman. Under the leadership of
Pastor Vernon Simon she became the President of the Usher
Board,
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Vice President of the Willing Workers Ministry, Member of
Pastor's Aid Ministry, Vice President of Senior Mission
Department (14 years), and Regular member of Sunday School
and Bible Study.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted
husband of 55 years, Ernest Joseph Berry Sr. Five children,
Ernestine Berry of Moreauville La, Raymond Berry Sr.
(Samantha) of Fort Washington, Maryland, Patricia B. Jacobs
(Lester) of Mansura La, Carol Berry of Desoto TX, Ray Berry
(Tracy) of Slidell La. Three step-kids, Gennetta Ford (Charles)
of Marksville La. Ernest Berry Jr of Dallas TX. Diane Williams
(Lonnie) of Marksville La. Twenty-nine (29) grandchildren,
Fifty-one (51) great grandchildren. One sister Lorena Renee
Bibbs. One sister-in-law Mabel Berry. She also leaves to
cherish two cousins, Almoree Watts and Ezella West of
California, and two devoted friends Pilgereen Hardy and Lucille
Hayes of Mansura. A host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is proceeded in death by her mother Annie Mae Bell, father
Otis Russ and Step-Mother Beulah Russ. Two daughters Angela
and Cynthia Berry. Three Brothers-In-Law, Roy Berry, Lonis
Berry, and Leo Berry. One Sister-In-Law Rocksy Berry. One
friend Geraldine Leviege.
"Death leaves a heartache, love leaves a memory no one can
steal" By Richard Puz.

Visitation

Public Visitation

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura
6608 Porterie St.
Mansura, LA  71350
Saturday, February 25, 2017
8:00am to 10:40am

Service

Funeral Service

Little Zion Baptist Church
307 S Bayou Des Glaises Rd
Cottonport, LA  71327
Saturday, February 25, 2017
11:00am

Cemetery

Little Zion Baptist Cemetery
307 S Bayou Des Glaises Rd
Cottonport, LA  71327