Ruby JEAN Berry Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruby JEAN Berry of Pontotoc, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 11, 2025 at the age of 84. Ruby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Cooperwood and Rilla Ivy Cooperwood; her child Willie Leroy Berry, Jr.; her husband Willie Leroy Berry, Sr.; and her siblings, Victoria Heard, James Cooperwood, Sarah Townsend, Modine Townsend, William L. Cooperwood, Booker T. Cooperwood and Earlie "Bo" King.

She is survived by: her children, Bobby Jean Berry of Pontotoc, MS and Shirley A. King (Jimmy) of Pontotoc, MS; her grandchildren, Santana Berry of Houlka, MS, Zachary King of Pontotoc, MS and Malik King of Pontotoc, MS; her siblings, Elder Ozzie Cooperwood (Ruby) of Chicago, IL and Annie Ware of Pontotoc, MS; her son Chris "Babe" Berry; her niece Sylvia Berry; and her siblings-in-law, Viola Cooperwood, Kaye Berry, Gloria Berry, Lois Hurd, Mack Berry (Lula), Frank Berry (Valerie), Mitch Berry (Tawanna) and Charles Berry (Evette).