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Iris Berry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2015.

Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home



Sophia, WV





Iris Maxine Berry





Iris Maxine Berry 87 of Coal City passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Bowers Hospice House. Born July 29, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Arby and Florence Pack.



Iris enjoyed cooking, quilting, and her flower gardens. She was a member of the Lillybrook Freewill Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher.



In addition to her parents, Iris is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Berry; sons, Thomas Edgar Berry, Brian Keith Berry; brothers, Harold Eugene Pack, Kenneth Lee Pack; great-grandson, Michael Reed and sister, Imogene Violet Meadows.



Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Leslie Wayne Berry of Coal City; daughter, Sandra Drennen and husband, Denver of Brocton, NY; brother, Ronald Edward Pack and wife, Dianelle of Coal City; sister, Mable Farley; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.



Services will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2015 at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Black officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.



Friends may gather with the family Monday from 11 – 12 PM at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV.



Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com



Arrangements by Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st, Sophia, WV.

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March 17, 2015

To the Berry family: My husband, Leroy Pack, Maxine's first cousin, is the son of Richard Pack, her Father's brother. Although we didn't know her, we did want to extend our sympathy to you and remind you that you are in our prayers as you go through these days of adjustment and loss. May God comfort you. 'We sorrow not as others who have no hope.'
Sincerely,
Leroy and Beverly Pack
Alderson, WV

March 10, 2015

Tommy Berry

My granny the sweetest lady iv ever known... I love you

March 9, 2015

Norman and Juanita Pack

To All of our family. Heaven has gained a dear angel but our family has lost a dear precious friend. Maxine was so sweet and a beautiful precious Christian woman. Not only was she beautiful outside but inside as well. Maxine is no longer suffering but is enjoying Heaven with her Jesus and all her dear family and friends who have gone before her. You all will be in our thots and prayers and we love you all. (We didn't know she had passed until this very moment)

March 8, 2015

Danny and Jeanne Harrah

Sorry to hear of your loss of a beautiful lady. Aunt Maxine will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

March 7, 2015

Saprina Roark

"Dear Beautiful Maxine, You were such a blessing from GOD to all us. We know that GOD called you home were there is "no sorrow" and one day we will see you again. We will miss you each and everyday. Your love, friendship and guidance was so very special. You were a "one of a kind" great grandmother whom we love so dear and cherished to the fullest." Skyla Berry, Zane Berry, Brett Berry, Journey Roark & Saprina Roark (Epperly Hill, W.V)

March 7, 2015

Rodney Mitchell

We feel so privileged to have known Mrs. Berry. Even though we could not visit as often as we wished, she always welcomed us withopen arms. I hope Les and Sandra and the other family members will be sustained by many great memories of her.

The Mitchell Family, (Surprise, AZ)

March 7, 2015

Bill and Brenda Buckland

Les and family, we are so sorry to hear about your great loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

March 7, 2015

Kathy Crisp

Granny,
We know that you are celebrating the grand reunion with family and loved ones in heaven. I can imagine how glorious and wonderful.
Here on earth we will miss you, your kind words and smiling face. We were blessed to have known and loved you.
Thomas W.Berry and Kathy Crisp

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