Fay wrote poetry, loved to read, and spending time with her sisters playing cards. For birthdays, everyone would gather to exchange gifts and play cards. They had mother/daughter Christmases every year to exchange gifts. All mothers, sisters, and daughters would join in and it was always a big deal. Fay really cherished the time that she spent with her sisters. She also loved ceramics and painting. She was a Yard Birds employee from 1965 - 1982 and retired as the Assistant Store Manager. She loved that store. It was a big part of her life.
Fay is survived by her husband, Robert Berry; daughter Susanna Sturza (Ronald); and daughter Donna Harris; son Robert Berry II (Tegan); daughter Gwenda Brown (Tony); sister Ella May Sallee, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Fay was preceded in death by son Duane Thornton; father Troy Dooms and mother Margaret Dooms; and 8 of her siblings.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fay's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 US, stjude.org or to a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Berry family.
