Mildred Berry formerly of Essex, daughter of the late John and Ida Butler Tarpley, was born in Essex, Missouri on January 2, 1927, and passed away at the Bertrand Nursing Center in Bertrand, Missouri on August 19, 2017, at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 17 days.

She had lived in Essex most of her life before moving to Sikeston in 2008. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

On June 3, 1927, she was married to Beck Berry in New Madrid, Missouri. He preceded her in death many years ago.

Surviving are one daughter, Brenda Motches of Birmingham, Alabama; one granddaughter, Melissa Wright of Carrollton, Georgia; three great grandchildren; one sister, Helen Chad of Bertrand, Missouri. Many other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Bill Ellison, Jr.

There are no services planned at this time, Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri, in charge of arrangements.

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