Mrs. Carrie R. Berry

January 16, 1932 - January 29, 2014

Carrie R. Bradley Berry was born January 16, 1932, to the late Richard and Anna Bradley in Gladys, Virginia, where she was raised and attended public schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Hills Creek Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member. She moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 1942 and later joined the Beulah Baptist Church and continued to serve the Lord by first joining the sick and pastor’s aide club, and later the mission’s ministry. She worked faithful and long in her church and community until her health began to fail her, even then she still served whenever she could, and doing what she could, never giving up. She was a strong supporter of family togetherness. Her advice, presence and untiring love will always be cherished. She would always say “I’m the oldest sister.” 62 years ago August 24, 1952 she met and married Levester Berry, Sr, who preceded her in death. To this lasting union 2 children were born, Levester Jr. and Wanda J. Berry. On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 the Lord in his infinite wisdom called her home to eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her home going. (1) son, Levester, Jr.(Carolyn) (1) daughter, Wanda J. Berry of Alexandria, Virginia (4) grandchildren, Levester Darius Berry, Jamal Rashad Berry, William Travis Berry, and Shields Marcus Berry, (4) Sisters, Catherine R. Drakeford, Inez Bradley-Johnson, Anna M. Younger, and Martha Fisher, all of Alexandria, Virginia. (1) adopted sister, Ann Thomas, (1) adopted brother, Rev. Dr. Columbus Watson, (1) brother-in-law, Wallace Berry, Lynchburg, Virginia. (20) Godchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Classmate and friend, Alma Francis Herndon (6) special friends; Winifred Grimes, Delores Jones, Odell Peerman, Elsie Reynolds, Minnie Spence, and Louise Best “NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP’ Now I lay me down to sleep, kind friends pray, do not weep, Free from all perplexity and pain, I shall not wake in this world again, My dream shall evermore be sweet until the time where we shall meet. Life has closed its earthy door, to earth I shall return no more, While Heaven’s gates are open wide, God bids me enter and there abide. To tread those streets rich paved with gold forever in my shepherd’s fold. The family