of Deer, AR
October 29, 1931 - August 12, 2020
Iva Jean Berry, age 88, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper, Arkansas. She was born Thursday, October 29, 1931, in Deer, Arkansas to John and Era Davis Faught.
Iva Jean was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident of Newton County. She married Vernie Berry in Cowell, Arkansas in 1948 after he left the Army. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, reading, and quilting. She taught her grandchildren to play checkers, always on the same board and making them earn the win.
Iva Jean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Ronnie Faught; her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Beverly Berry; three grandchildren and their families: Monica Speak, Steven Faught and his fiane' Brandy and her daughter Karah, and Lea Ann and her husband Evan Bryant; and three great-grandchildren, Caitlin Fenton and her husband Spenser, Alexis Bryant and Westin Bryant; and a great-great-grandson, Ezra Fenton.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Deer Cemetery with Stan Taylor officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Newton County Nursing Home.
Monica,
So sorry for your families loss of your grandmother. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during challenging times. Much love, Holly Gillies
So sorry may God comfort the family. Her husband was my second cousin but never had a chance to get to know her. Always heard good things about her.hope to see her in heaven
Very sweet lady...always kind to my momma, Lucy, and myself.
Dana
Iva Jean was a well respected woman here in Newton County. My mother had often spoken of her with much fondness as they were friends. We are so sorry for your loss.
Iva Jean was such a sweet friend to my mom Lorene Sain. Prayers for the family for God’s peace and comfort.
Iva Jean and I took our meals at the same table in Newton county nursing home for about 6 months. She was a very sweet ice lady whom I will never forget.
Our prayers are with all of the family. She was a sweet lady always kind and doing for others. A distant cousin , loved her dearly. Prayers and hugs Shelia and John and extended family.
Love
Jerry and Lavern Baughman