Mildred Berry

Mildred Berry was born in Ward, Alabama, on October 7, 1929, to Enoch and Mamie Tialison. Mildred passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the age of 79, with her family by her bedside. Mildred accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She began playing the piano at the age of 7, where she started playing for churches in the area. Mildred graduated in 1947 from Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) for 1 year. Shortly thereafter, she married James "J" Berry on October 13, 1949, and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in June 1950. Five children were born from this union. Mildred later joined Consolation Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where she remained a devoted member until her death, playing the piano & leading the choir. Mildred retired from The Cleveland Board of Education after 31 years of employment as a Lunch Aide. She enjoyed playing the piano, going to church, getting clothes custom made, dancing, eating sweets, drinking milkshakes and spending time with her loved ones. Mildred and James spent the remaining 59 years of their long-lived lives together, until James preceded her in death on April 18, 2009. Mildred loved and was very protective of her family. She was a devoted wife, hard-working mother and cherished grandmother. Mildred had a great personality and good sense of humor. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Those left with cherished memories of Mildred are: her daughters: Recenia Graham (Harold), Joyce Washington (Harold), Linda Bitting (Louis, deceased), Rose Harrison (Raymond), and Annette Berry. She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, six nephews, two nieces, and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. A Psalm of David The Lord is my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Through a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. The one thing I ask of the Lord the thing I seek most is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in the sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock Psalm 27:1-5 NLT Version