of Benton, AR
July 8, 1932 - November 19, 2021
Betty L. Berry was born July 8, 1932, in Benton, Arkansas, the daughter of W.D. and Mae Hanks Baldwin. She passed away November 19, 2021, at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Adrian Baldwin, and husband Wink Berry.
She is survived by her son, Robin Berry.
Betty graduated from Benton High School and OBU. Later she received a master's degree of science in education from Henderson State University. Betty received a post degree from the University of Arkansas. She started her teaching career at Benton Junior High School where she taught 7th grade math. She later became the physical education teacher at Benton High School. For 20 years she served as the proud sponsor of the cheerleaders and drill team, leading them to 42 first place division titles in 14 years. Affectionately called ''Betty's Girls'', she was an active and passionate instructor for many years. She served on the Benton School Board, Benton City Council, and the Civil Service Commission. Betty was active in Saline County Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum where she served as president, was on the board and was inducted into the Wall of Fame in 1996. Betty was a lifetime member of the AEA. She finished her career with the Benton School District as the Assistant Principal of Benton High School with 34 years of service.
Betty was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the sanctuary choir. She also enjoyed being a member of the Saline County Quilters Guild and volunteered as a Pink Lady at Saline Memorial Hospital from 1998 to 2020.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 22, 2021, in the Selph Hall at First Baptist Church from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. A memorial service officiated by Dr. Rick Grant will be held at First Baptist Church, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
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61 Condolence(s)
Sherri Jacobs Lewis
Friday, December 31, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was lived and respected by many. She was a phenomenal Drill Team sponsor. Hugs.
Sheila Callahan Harris
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Robin, I wanted you to know I was thinking of you. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom..Betty was an incrediable teacher, motivator, and was very generous in giving her time to others.
Penny Frugia
Monday, November 29, 2021
May rest in peace Great Aunt Betty.
Carmen Watson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Prayers and peace to the family. A truly remarkable lady who will be greatly missed.
Patty Shepard-Fryar
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Robin, I just heard. I’m so sorry for your loss! Mrs. Berry was a wonderful lady & will be missed!
Daniel Carson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
PE was great with her as our teacher. She always had something funny to say
Terri Jacobs Wright
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
My condolences to you, Robin. Your mother as many has said was such an inspiration to my life. . I was so proud to be a pepstepper under her. I became a cheer and dance coach because of her. I have many great memories of her. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Phyllis Buie
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
My condolences to the family of Ms. Betty in your loss. She was a special lady to us at the care home and we have sweet memories of her. May your memories bring each of you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Phyllis Buie, Nurse PHCH
Vickey Allen Wingerter
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Robin I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was truly a great lady and inspired so many of us during our high school years. I was always so proud to be one of “Betty’s Girl’s†I’ll never forget her.
Susan Carter Gattin
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
So very sad for you Robin and all of her many friends who loved her.
So proud that I was one of her girls for 6 years, through Jr and Sr high and beyond.
Learned so much from her about life and friendship. Mostly loved all the fun and laughter when we were together.
She will be missed but always remembered fondly!
Prayers.
Carla Henning
Monday, November 22, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss😢 May she rest in eternal peaceâ£ï¸
Barbara Nix
Monday, November 22, 2021
Robin, I am so sorry. Betty was truly unique and made a positive impact on so many in many different ways. Prayers for you and your family. Barbara
Shannon Bowman
Monday, November 22, 2021
Rest in peace and love Mrs. Betty Berry. I was proud to be one of Your Girls even for a short time. You were an inspiration and a great Woman. So sorry for your loss Robin. Prayers for you and your family. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Carol Langley Pessa
Monday, November 22, 2021
Ms. B may you RIP, you are one special lady that will always be remembered. I’m proud to have been one of Betty’s Girls.
Until we meet again.
Stephanie Simmons Conrad
Monday, November 22, 2021
Robin,I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your precious. She was such an amazing lady and impacted so many young lives. She was a dear friend to our family and we will all miss her. I pray all the precious memories you have with her will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Rest In Peace and love Mrs. Berry! â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Gary Griffis
Monday, November 22, 2021
Rest In Peace, young lady..
Kenny Hall
Monday, November 22, 2021
Robin, I am sorry to hear of your Mom passing away but to a glorious life everlasting with her Christian family and friends. I remember her wanting me, Danny Summerville and Darrell Hill to play drums for the PepSteppers. She was always very nice to me . GOD bless you at this time.. she is a legend for sure.
Richard Galbraith
Monday, November 22, 2021
I knew Betty years ago when we both were active in AEA. She was a respected educator and a wonderful person.
Brenda Styles
Monday, November 22, 2021
Ms. Berry is a true icon in Saline County and the Benton School District. Proud to have been one of Betty’s girls and to have been her friend. RIP love you!
Andrea (Dillard) Willis
Monday, November 22, 2021
I will never forget the pride in being a part of the BHS Pepsteppers, and hearing her voice over the loud speaker at C.W. Lewis stadium after the half-time performance. She cared for us and didn't mind at all telling us what she thought! A special moment was when several of us visited in her home one evening and she told me to play the organ and she hopped on the piano. I was surprised at experiencing this side of her. Husband" Wink" was all smiles. Betty was sure to let us know she had one son, Robin. May the memories of all her efforts comfort you!
Richard Mills
Monday, November 22, 2021
Robin,
Gabriell and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She truly is one of a kind and will be missed immensly until, one day, we meet again in the Lord's presence. Please know that you are being prayed for during this difficult chapter. - Richard & Gabriell Mills
Greg Kirksey
Monday, November 22, 2021
Robin,
What an incredible mom you had. She was one of a kind. She was so often a great encourager to me and a cheer leader in her own right. I know you will miss her greatly. I'm praying for you.
Leslie Hays Richards
Monday, November 22, 2021
You will be in my prayers in the coming times ahead, Robin. I know how close you and your mom were. May you find comfort, peace and joy in the memories you cherish.
Lisa Bridges
Monday, November 22, 2021
Go rest high on that mountain Ms. Berry!
You work on earth is done- well done. May you Rest in love and peace forever â¤ï¸
Teresa La Rue Warner
Monday, November 22, 2021
Mrs. Berry will be missed! She’s the one teacher, I can truly say that left a positive impact on my life as well as many others.
Robin Echols Bryant
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Mrs. Berry was a complete legend. The type of person characters in movies are modeled after. She was commanding, competent, in-charge and oh what a leader she was! Her back was straight and her posture tall and when she clapped her hands to get your attention, you better believe you and anyone within that sound stopped dead in their tracks. She was a mystery but also completely clear about who she was and what she stood for. I was shaped by that woman and blessed by the influence she had in my life and I will never, ever, ever forgot her. I loved you Mrs. Berry.
George Archer
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Robin,
I am so sorry to see that your Mom passed. Take care My Friend.
Paula Robertson
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Many fond memories of Betty from Jr and Sr high school. A great lady!
Jim Holland
Sunday, November 21, 2021
I will see you on the other side. Love You!
Laura Roberson Stilwell
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Mrs Berry was such a role model for those of us who were her cheerleaders and Pepsteppers. She expected so much and she also gave so much. I miss her at the hospital desk and at big red getting ice cream for Annie. She was so influential in the lives of so many. What a legacy!
Roxanne Rankin Braithwaite
Sunday, November 21, 2021
I had the privilege to be one of “Betty’s Girlsâ€. She was an inspiration in my life. My heart and prayers go out to Robin in the loss of his mother and friend to so many of us. Much love for this remarkable Woman
Beverly Crossland
Sunday, November 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for you through this difficult journey!!
Kim Gipson Hart
Sunday, November 21, 2021
My Days being one of Betty’s girls as the pink Panther mascot and then a Pep Stepper were some of the happiest and proudest of my life. She touched many lives and I am better because of her. Rest In Peace. Prayers Robin.
Mary Noel Mabry
Sunday, November 21, 2021
My deepest condolences to Robin on the loss of a very special lady!
Ina Eaves
Sunday, November 21, 2021
I had Mrs Berry in Jr and Sr high school for PE. I was too bashful to try out for Pep Steppers. She was a wonderful teacher, funny and caring for all “her girlsâ€. RIP sweet lady, you will be missed. Prayers of comfort fir her son, Robin. Thanks
Julie Smothers
Sunday, November 21, 2021
A respected teacher which made a positive impact on so many young lives.
She put her heart and soul in every role she played.
Prayers of peace, Robin.
Love, Julie
Lisa Davis Harvey
Sunday, November 21, 2021
I was a cheerleader from 1973-76. Ms. Berry was tough, kind, strong, compassionate, dedicated, fierce, and loving. She was an inspiration to all. You always felt like she had your back. She will be missed. She is and always will be one of my heros
Teresa Radican Welch
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Betty Berry will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. Prayers for your family, for strength, comfort and peace. God bless. ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Cheryl Crain Reeves
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to you Robin in the lost of your Mom. She was a beautiful person. She will be deeply missed. She was a great leader for all of us that were on of her girls. Sister and I were on of those. She made an impression on all of us. She is with our Savior now. Prayers to you . Cheryl Crain Reeves and Debbie Crain Nielsen.
Tammy Sumners Benedict
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Betty Berry is a woman I respected more than any other. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. So proud to be one of Betty’s girls.
John & Linda Woolbright
Sunday, November 21, 2021
There will never be anyone like Betty Berry. She gave every ounce of herself to every endeavor and always made sure others did the same. Betty leaves a wonderful legacy for Robin and others who loved her to remember always.
Betty’s Girls learned about discipline, hard work and high scores. May all our best memories be a treasure for all to remember Mrs. Betty L. Berry.
With our prayers and sympathy~
John & Linda Woolbright
Connie Castleberry
Saturday, November 20, 2021
My family knew Mrs B for years.... mostly from my dad and Mr Wink bowling at McCrays.
I was a band kid, not a pep stepper in those 1970-72 high school years but still had a good relationship...great to see Robin and Mrs B at a multi-class reunion a few years ago.
All of us as students, faculty and future teachers are fortunate have bee touched by her friendship.
Peace and love, Robin.
Peggy Hellen Truitt
Saturday, November 20, 2021
One of my all-time favorite people! So happy I got to spend some time with her a couple weeks ago! Love you, Miss B and you’ll always be in my heart! ðŸ˜
Linda Bragg
Saturday, November 20, 2021
So sorry about the loss of Betty. Our prayers are with you Robin. It’s her for 7th grade math. Then my daughter Cheri was one of her cheerleaders at Benton High School. She will be greatly missed.
Cyndi Connell
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Thank you, Mrs. Betty, for your example, for your dedication to us as students and to our town. You will forever be loved and missed greatly.
Rick Landers
Saturday, November 20, 2021
She will be missed. Prayers for Robin and family.
Renita Wimberly
Saturday, November 20, 2021
I had mrs.Berry in high school for P.E. I liked her she was good to me.She told my mom one time she thought of me as daughter. She never forgot me I worked for years with saline hospice anytime I was at the hospital for something she made a point to come after me to talk.Thank you Betty for being so good to me.
Carolyn Wright
Saturday, November 20, 2021
I was one of “Betty’s Girls†all 3 years of high school. She was an inspiration to us all, Rest In Peace.
Charles Russell Love “Rusty “
Saturday, November 20, 2021
God Bless Family
Becky Arthur
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Mrs. Berry was so special to me and I cherish my time spent with her as a Pep Stepper. I loved her larger than life laugh. I never wanted to disappoint her and she certainly was there when her “girls†needed her! She will be missed.
Gail Riddling Buffington
Saturday, November 20, 2021
New her from School. Was a awesome teacher, leader. Sorry for your loss.
Mary Alice Hughes
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Miz Berry (as my dad called her) was one of a kind. She was a friend of our family my entire life. I have great memories of visits at our house & at her house. Great memories of Wink & her, too.
Robin, you were a blessed man to Miz Berry your mother! There will never be another one like her!
Edna Dorian White
Saturday, November 20, 2021
one of my very favorite teachers she will be missed.
David Weed
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Rest easy Mrs Berry!!!! Always loved you in school and then seeing you at the hospital!!
Otty Lou Collier Newcomb
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Robin, I’m sorry but so thankful to know her and love her. Know I will see her again in the New Jerusalem. Love and Prayers. Sorry can’t come. Out of town. .
Kay Gresham Hill
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Robin,
So sorry for your loss.
Kay
David and Brenda Edmonson
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Our sincere sympathy.
Cheryl Blackwood Bryant
Saturday, November 20, 2021
In this season of thanksgiving, we are all so grateful for the life Betty Berry. She meant so much to me and her impact on so many lives is her lasting legacy. Robin, sending you heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Becky S. Rowland Fite
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Mrs. Berry, you live in my memory, from my PE teacher in 7th grade to my Drill Team sponsor at Benton Sr. High School. You are an amazing woman and I so admire you! Rest In Peace and enjoy Heaven. I know that is where you are.
Love,
One of the Rowland Girls that was a Betty’s Girls.
Don Gus Opitz
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Robin, So sorry about your Mom. Nothing but the best memories. Take care.
Bridget Hanig Shelnut
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to the family! Mrs. Berry was a great teacher to many!