Obituary

 

Thelma Jean Berry was born on October 30, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Ruby and Sydney Berry whom both preceded her in death.  Thelma was educated in the Detroit Public School System and later on met Ernest Gray whom also preceded her death.  Thelma departed this life on September 24, 2021 in her home.  

 

She loved to be around her friends and family and loved playing cards like spades and crazy 8.  She also loved to dance and listen to music.  She loved to cook and clean, was talented with her hands, especially having a green thumb for growing plants.  She was a hard worker, so full of life and down to earth.  

 

During her work career, she held various jobs.  People loved to quote her words.  She would have you laughing with the things she would say.  She will always be remembered by her friends and family for her love, good spirit, strength and compassion.

 

She loves to cherish her memory, her three children, LaToya, Kevin and LaKisha; eight grand children, Shanice (Antonio), Romero (Reesha), Rikyra, Ashley, Alexis, Shamira, Isaiah and Kevin Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Jaylen and Ramya; two sisters, Deborah (Marvin) Smith and Brenda; step-son, Jason Harris; step-daughter, Tameka Page and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.