Joan Bess Berry Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Bess Berry of Waynesboro, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 30, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joan Bess had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joan Bess may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Phifer Erwin Berry, III; her mother Thomas F. E. Bess; and her siblings, Elizabeth Hall, Thomas E Bess, Jr. and Mary Mac Ingram.
She is survived by: her children, Erwin (Diane Mayer) of Slatyfork, Terri Rooks (Robert) of High Point, Beth Vawter (Doug) of York, Tom (Jane) of Charlottesville and Bruce (Ashley) of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, Virginia (249 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980).
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family encourages those interested to contribute to Medi House Hospice of Charlottesville .or First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro.
