Victoria C. Berry, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
She was born May 22, 1947 in Carthage, Missouri to Lorenzo and Clara (Horn) Brandon. She grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School.
Victoria married Gerald Francis Berry on March 22, 1974. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2023.
She earned her Certified Medical Assistant degree from Vatterott College, then worked at Tiffany Square Nursing Home. Later, she was a bookkeeper for several years at McDonald’s until retirement.
Victoria enjoyed horseback riding, camping and, in her younger years, riding around with her brother-in-law Melvin on his Triumph motorcycle. She loved to read and watch classic Western movies with Gerald.
Victoria loved having the whole family over for big holiday dinners.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Gerald; daughter, Belinda; a great-grandson, Beau; her parents; and siblings, Norman Brandon, David Brandon, Margaret Price, and DeeDee White.
Survivors include her children, Ruth Ann Rippey (Steve), James Berry (Dianne), Gene Berry (Katie), and Dean Berry (Charlotte); 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and cousin, Carletta Arnold.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 4, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
