Bertha Berry McCall, 87, of Waco, passed away Oct. 2, 2005, at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Waco Memorial Park with Minister Leroy Carver officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey in the Garden Room.
Bertha was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank and Betty Nemmer. On November 18, 1934, she married Cecil Berry. Bertha worked for over 50 years as an ordained minister in many local jails and prisons. She brought many young men to Christ as a servant of God. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She also loved cooking, quilting, gardening and she loved her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Berry, on May 11, 1953, during the Waco tornado; and son, Bobby Berry.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Berry, of Waco; son, J.R. Berry, of Cortez, CO; step-sons, Charles Berry, of Denton, and Billy Berry, of Kerrville; grandsons, Raymond Berry, of Atlanta, and Douglas Berry, of Houston; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a world of friends.
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Bertha was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank and Betty Nemmer. On November 18, 1934, she married Cecil Berry. Bertha worked for over 50 years as an ordained minister in many local jails and prisons. She brought many young men to Christ as a servant of God. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She also loved cooking, quilting, gardening and she loved her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Berry, on May 11, 1953, during the Waco tornado; and son, Bobby Berry.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Berry, of Waco; son, J.R. Berry, of Cortez, CO; step-sons, Charles Berry, of Denton, and Billy Berry, of Kerrville; grandsons, Raymond Berry, of Atlanta, and Douglas Berry, of Houston; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a world of friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 10/5/2005...G
Bertha Berry McCall, 87, of Waco, passed away Oct. 2, 2005, at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Waco Memorial Park with Minister Leroy Carver officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey in the Garden Room.
Bertha was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank and Betty Nemmer. On November 18, 1934, she married Cecil Berry. Bertha worked for over 50 years as an ordained minister in many local jails and prisons. She brought many young men to Christ as a servant of God. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She also loved cooking, quilting, gardening and she loved her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Berry, on May 11, 1953, during the Waco tornado; and son, Bobby Berry.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Berry, of Waco; son, J.R. Berry, of Cortez, CO; step-sons, Charles Berry, of Denton, and Billy Berry, of Kerrville; grandsons, Raymond Berry, of Atlanta, and Douglas Berry, of Houston; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a world of friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 10/5/2005...G
Bertha was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank and Betty Nemmer. On November 18, 1934, she married Cecil Berry. Bertha worked for over 50 years as an ordained minister in many local jails and prisons. She brought many young men to Christ as a servant of God. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She also loved cooking, quilting, gardening and she loved her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Berry, on May 11, 1953, during the Waco tornado; and son, Bobby Berry.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Berry, of Waco; son, J.R. Berry, of Cortez, CO; step-sons, Charles Berry, of Denton, and Billy Berry, of Kerrville; grandsons, Raymond Berry, of Atlanta, and Douglas Berry, of Houston; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a world of friends.
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