Leavell Berry

1929 ∼ 2008

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Leavell Berry, 78, of Bridge City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone and Pastor Randy Clark.

Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Leavell was born on September 11, 1929 in Snyder, TX. She was the daughter of Jimmy B. and Oma Ann Ball Riddle. Mrs. Berry owned her own daycare for seventeen years. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Adult VIII Women's Sunday School Class and the Children's AWANA program.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Oma Riddle; and three brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, SQ Berry; daughters, Rhonda Berry of Buna and Brenda Ellender and husband Kirk of Bridge City; son, Jeff Berry and wife Darlene; grandchildren, Caleb Rhodes, Kristin Henderson and husband T.J., Manessah Ellender, Jadon Ellender, and Micah Ellender; and sisters, Tena Walker and Frances Unger.

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Anonymous July 22, 2008

I am sorry to learn about the death of Leavell Berry. This must have been a difficult time for all. Therefore, I'm forwarding scripture that will comfort you. Psalm 90:10 says that the usual human life span is 70 or 80 years. This was true when Moses ##imported-begin##J Nunnally##imported-end##

Anonymous July 19, 2008

Brenda, Mr. Berry and family, Susan let Renee know about your Mom and I wanted to let you know that I am so sorry but I know she is with the Lord. I will always be so grateful to your Mom for caring for my children, Renee, Mark and Blaze when they were ##imported-begin##Ann Sonnier##imported-end##

Anonymous July 15, 2008

Brenda & Kirk, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. We just heard and wanted to let you know how sorry we are and that we are working and unable to attend the service. I know you have lots of family and friends at this ti##imported-begin##Laura & Glyndon Childress##imported-end##

Anonymous July 15, 2008

Kirk, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Karen Collier##imported-end##

Anonymous July 15, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. Berry. She was a shining example of Christian love and service. She touched so many children and their parents as well. She will be dearly missed, but we know she is in the presence of our Lord and Savior.##imported-begin##MELISA WINN##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2008

Brenda, Kirk, Manessah, Jadon and Micah, my heart is with you at this time. Brenda, I met your Mother only once and she was most gracious to me. Let the love of our Father fill you and the prayers of us who love you carry you during this time. I am so far##imported-begin##Patricia Ortiz Coffman##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2008

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 Our heart is with you. We love you dearly. No words can describe the level of heartfelt prayers that are being sent to strengthen you during this time. In His N##imported-begin##Kim & kids Daisy, Anabel, Veronica, & Tony##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2008

Words can't express the sorrow for your loss. Your family members are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Tonie Thompson##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss & hope you find comfort in happy memories. We pray for strength & courage to face the days ahead. Wayne, Debbie & Daniel Spittler##imported-begin##Debbie Spittler##imported-end##

Anonymous July 14, 2008

pastors brenda and kirk, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and manessah, jadon, and micah and the rest of your family. i love your family so much and i am deeply sorry for your loss!##imported-begin##brie bergeron##imported-end##

Anonymous July 13, 2008

Brenda and family, I want you to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother taught me sunday school and I will always remember how much of a sweet and wonderful lady she was. We will be thinking of you all this week and the weeks to co##imported-begin##Dana Rascoe Hancock##imported-end##

Anonymous July 12, 2008

I am sorry to learn about the death of Leavell Berry. This must have been a difficult time for all. Therefore, I'm forwarding scripture that will comfort you. Psalms 90:10 says that the usual human life span is 70 or 80 years. This was true when Moses##imported-begin##J Nunnally##imported-end##

Anonymous July 11, 2008

I stayed at Mrs. Berry's from the time I was 5 until I was 13. Mrs. Berry sat and talked alot with me about life and living for God. When one of my family members died when I was seven, Mrs. Berry told me all about what heaven looks like and how it is##imported-begin##Stacy Boudreaux Prouse##imported-end##