Armilla Berry

Armilla Berry, born at home south of Murrayville on September 22, 1922, went to be with her Lord on April 1, 2020. She was the daughter of David D. Orchard and Daisy McKean Orchard. She married Byron A. Berry, Sr., January 23, 1944, at his home in rural Bluffs. Together they had two children, Linda and Byron, Jr. Armilla graduated from Bluffs High School with the class of 1940. She attended Hardin Brown Business College and started her career at G. L. Hills Real Estate. During World War II, she worked at Nesco and later Klump Oil Company in Jacksonville. She then worked in the office at National Starch and Chemical in Meredosia and retired after 29 years of service. During her lifetime, she volunteered with many organizations including Cub Scouts, Little League, Bread of Love, and the Bluffs American Legion. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America for 80 years beginning as a junior member. She also was a member of AFSME retirees Sub Chapter 82 serving as treasurer for a time, Jacksonville Senior Center, served on the board of West Central Mass Transit, Exeter Cemetery Board, and served as judge of elections for many years. She and Byron enjoyed camping, traveling and visiting with those they met along the way. She will be remembered as giving great hugs. Armilla was a member of the Naples United Methodist Church and loved the little church dearly and served on many committees. Surviving are her daughter Linda L. Mueller (deceased husband Lari) of Bluffs, son Byron A. Berry Jr, wife Brenda of Carrollton, grandchildren Mindy Carter (Jody), Lance Mueller (Leslea) all of Bluffs, Matt Berry of Carrollton and Nadia Berry of St. Louis, three great grandchildren Michael Meyer (Katie) of Jacksonville, Logan Carter (fiancée Mercedes Hernandes) of Meredosia, A.J. Mattingly of Bluffs, in addition she considered Zach Siegler among her great grandchildren. Armilla has a fifth-generation grandchild Olin Carter and another on the way. She is also survived by two nieces, Judy Martin and Ronda Schmidt, and her very dear friend Bob Christa. She loved her family and always looked forward to family gatherings at holidays and special events. Armilla was preceded in death by her husband Byron, her parents, David and Daisy, stepfather Charles Hayes, and a brother David B. Orchard (surviving wife Corrine). For everyone’s protection during this Coronavirus pandemic, she will have a private graveside service and a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Naples Methodist Church or Scott County Nursing Center. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

Armilla Berry

September 22, 1922 - April 1, 2020