Anna Weston Berryhill

Anna Weston McDonald Berryhill was born October 22, 1929 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. She went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2016. She is survived by her brother, Col. (Ret.) Robert W. McDonald Jr. (Bobby) and his wife Angela Rayburn McDonald, Nephews Robert W. McDonald, III and his wife Debbie, Jon S. McDonald and a niece, Mary Elese McDonald. She is also survived by two great nephews, R.W. McDonald, IV, and Zachary C. McDonald and a great niece Emily Ann McDonald. She is further survived by one great-grandnephew, Robert W. “Mac” McDonald, V. She was predeceased by her husband of many years, former President of the First National Bank, Farrell Berryhill.

Anna was a lifetime resident of Pontotoc County. After graduating from high school Anna attended Mississippi College for Women (The W), and the University of Mississippi where she joined and became a life-long supporter of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Soon after graduating Anna returned to Pontotoc and became a teacher, retiring in 1970. She was very active in the community. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church. She served in many capacities at the church, but was most proud of being the church organist and pianist for many years. As one of her last contributions to the church she helped fund the remodel of the kitchen and the 100th year anniversary. Anna was active in the Pontotoc Historical Society and was a driving factor in turning the Post Office into a museum. She was President many times of the Pontotoc Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Pontotoc Music Club and served as a representative of Pontotoc County for the Tupelo Community Concert Association. She touched many lives.

One of the things Anna was most proud of was serving on the Board of Directors of First Choice Bank and the Pontotoc BancShares Corporation. A granddaughter of the founder, Anna took great pride in her position with the bank and loved and supported her banking family. Her family wishes to thank all of the bank employees for their love and support as well as the many friends in Pontotoc who always kept her in their heart and prayers.

A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Pontotoc, on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11 AM, with Rev. Michaele Wood officiating; interment will follow in the Pontotoc City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 AM to 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers will be: Buddy Montgomery, Larry Russell, Brooks Corder, Scott Yeoman, Andrew Yeoman, James Waltress and Mike Simon, . Honorary pallbearers will be: Alvin Ashmore, Charles Thomas, DeVan Dallas, Julie Henry, Shane Clayton, Rayburn Mapp, Bailey Mapp and Wadelo Waldrop.

The family asks that a memorial be sent to one of the following, Mississippi Cairn Rescue, https://donate.rescueme.org/cairn, in honor of her loved pet Skippy; or Adopt A Classroom Music Fund, https://give.adoptaclassroom.org/events/adoptaclassroomorg-music-classroom-fund/e74444, in honor of her love of music and teaching; or First Presbyterian Church, 124 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Online condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com