Etta Lucille Berryman

Published 1:52 pm Friday, November 29, 2019

SURRY — Etta Lucille Berryman, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 27, 2019 at home in Surry. She was born in Southampton County on Dec. 29, 1922 to Robert Herman Cook and Sweetie Mae Saunders Cook. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ollie T. Berryman; daughters, Barbara Ann Berryman, and Betty Lou Martin; seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her son, Robert T. Berryman; grandson, G. Martin (Laurie); great-grandchildren, Kyle, Kourtney and Korline Martin; sister, Elsie Johnson; sister-in-law, Edith Johnson; son-in-law, Douglas Martin; special friend, Anita Logan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Berryman was a long-time member of Surry Baptist Church and was involved in church activities until her health declined. She worked as a waitress/hostess at the Surrey House Restaurant for 23 years, retiring in 1993. She loved her Lord, family and friends, and enjoyed the many family gatherings, trips and cruises over the years. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. at Moore’s Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the residence. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Surry Baptist Church, P.O. Box 147, Surry, VA 23883. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Wakefield Chapel is serving the family. Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com.