Olive Jeanette Berry

Olive Jeanette Berry was born October 21, 1940 in San Diego, CA and died on December 19, 2018 in San Angelo, TX. Most everyone knew her as “Jan”. She is preceded in death by her father, Williard “Pug” Sandford, her mother, Jeanette Sandford, her mother, June Sandford, her husband, Franklin L. Berry, and son-in-law, Ronnie Ballou. She is survived by her brother Ed Sandford and his wife Luly Sandford of San Diego, and her sister Julie Reed of San Diego. Surviving in-laws include “Pete” and Kay Berry of Clovis, NM, Martha and “Butch” Wilson of Clovis, NM. She is also survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Laveta and Chris Kenyon of San Antonio, TX, Yolinda Berry of San Angelo, TX, Dealva and George Wilson of Thornton, TX, and Jemema and Kenneth Hubbard of San Angelo, TX. Her surviving grandchildren are Connor McDowell, Christina and husband Russell Feagins, Jonathan Ballou, Jennifer Ballou, Kenneth Hubbard Jr., Timothy Hubbard, Adam Hubbard, and Alexander Hubbard. Her surviving great-grandchildren are Reese Feagins, Abigail Feagins, and Brianna Feagins. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends who all loved her dearly. Jan grew up in San Diego and moved to New Mexico after she married Frank. Laveta and Yolinda were born there and they moved to Dallas, TX where Dealva and Jemema were born. They moved to Fairfield where they worked at Pleasant Hills Children’s Home and then as Pastors of Bethel Assembly of God. In 1987 they moved to Sterling City where Frank and Jan were appointed pastors. They moved Ballinger for awhile, then to San Angelo and began attending church at Word of Life in the early 90’s. They also lived in the Sherwood community near Mertzon until Frank died in 2006, then Jan moved back to San Angelo where she remained. Jan loved the Lord. She spent much time reading and memorizing the Bible and praying for others. Her giving heart was evident in everything she did. She was gifted in music and played the piano proficiently. She was a music teacher and even taught a music class for the local elementary school for free one year when the program was unfunded in the 70’s. Most of her life she ministered in music at church either playing the organ, piano, or singing. She loved playing the piano and singing at the local senior centers, nursing homes, and wherever else she was invited to share. Her love for children led her to teach Sunday School and other children’s programs. She loved sharing whatever she had and she loved to start up conversations with anyone she met. The funeral service will be 10 am, December 22, at Word of Life Assembly of God in San Angelo, TX. Interment will follow at Crews Cemetery.