Sylvia Ann Berry

She was born Nov 20, 1932 in Rochester, NY to Roy and Virginia Strong.

Sylvia graduated from Lakeland High School in 1951. She was a licensed insurance agent for over 60 years at Purmont & Martin, Clay Gardenhire Insurance, Tom Danson Ins. She was a member of Vamo Methodist Church, active in the food pantry, the Flying Red Hats, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved to travel, particularly cruising, enjoying over 50 cruises.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Berry; and is survived by her children, David Berry and Diane Berry Valentine; grandchildren, Amandelin Valentine, Justin Berry, Kyle Berry, Allison Berry, and Devin Berry; great-grandchild, Jude Valentine-Christian; and siblings, Virginia Glendening, Cindy Schneider, and Richard Strong.

Visitation will be Sat, July 5 at 10am with Funeral Service following at 12pm, both at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made in Sylvia’s honor to the Sylvia Berry Food Pantry Fund, 8963 Silkwood Ct, Sarasota, FL 34238. Condolences may be offered at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Palms-Robarts Funeral Home & Memorial Park.