Rose Mary Berry, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
She was born April 21, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Rufugio and Vera (Wells) Hernandez. Rose Mary married Charles Berry October 11, 1972. He survives of the home. She attended St. Patrick School and Convert of the Sacred Heart. Rose Mary worked as a waitress and cook, retiring from the Holiday Inn. Rose Mary enjoyed gardening, movies, and cooking. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because “she had so much to be thankful for”.
She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Berry; parents; sister, Dolores Pike; stepdaughter, Penny Berry; half-brother, Rufus Hernandez; stepbrother, Michael Blancarte.
Additional survivors include children, Debbie Russell (Tim), Cindy Berry, Ronald Berry (Nina), Susie Lieffring (Rick), Robert Berry, Sharon Gray (Gary); stepchildren, Francis Dozier (Curtis), Brenda Vice (Tim), Carol Strickert (Phil), Robin Cross (Jamie); 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Martha Bowlin; half-sisters, Ramona Ludwig (John), Theresa Cox; half-brothers, Paul Hernandez, Raymond Blancarte (Jancis); numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 1:30 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will gather with friends 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Sunday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
