Carol Francis Berryman, age 84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 23rd, 2022. She was preceded in death by her infant son Stuart and her parents, Earl and Eunice Francis. She is survived by her son, Nicholas (Nick) Berryman, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Linken Berryman; daughter, Jessica Karp; son, Mason Berryman; daughter-in-law, Michelle Berryman; grandchildren, Philip and Kristen Karp, Hayden Karp, Maren Berryman, Nicholas Berryman, Bjørn Berryman; her beloved “Peanut” who she rescued 16 years ago and countless extended family and friends to cherish her memory.
Born and raised in Todd County, Kentucky, Carol graduated from the University of Kentucky. Her career began in market research in Buffalo, NY. After two cold winters and a promotion opportunity, she jumped at a chance to move to the South. Settling in Atlanta, she built her family and her life, as well as her career in corporate litigation as a Senior Paralegal at one of Atlanta’s most esteemed law firms.
Professionally, Carol was known for precision, conscientiousness and clarity. Personally, she led with silent guidance and supported with pure, unconditional love. Her life fittingly defined by tenacious dedication to her family, to her work, and to a more just society.
To quote a close friend, Carol was “wicked fun." She loved many things, chief among them, her family, friends, many dogs, reading, junkin', cooking, and being proudly independent. She delighted each year in making everyone’s favorite birthday meal and hosting traditional holiday dinners - always with a signature salad and dessert course. Though she did not care for chocolate, she always made incredible chocolate desserts because she knew her family loved them. Carol proudly raised her children to be responsible, to be independent, to be self-supporting in life and to thrive in a post-Mom world. Cheers to a life well lived and to an amazing woman.
A memorial service and interment will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 11:30am at Arlington Memorial Park with a reception following the service to celebrate Carol's life. In her honor, a memorial donation may be made to Humane Society of Cobb County.
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