of Cotter, AR
January 29, 1935 - December 9, 2019
Clara Dean Berg, 84, of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 in Gassville, Arkansas.
She was born January 29, 1935 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Virgil Ray and Ruth Josephine (Thrasher) Brainerd.
Clara was faithfully devoted to Jesus Christ. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother to their daughters, Anu and Menoka, adopted from India. She was noted for her banana nut bread ministry at East Side Baptist Church for 20 years. Clara Dean graduated from Cotter High School, class of 1953. She married Marshal Berg on June 14, 1969 in Odessa, Texas and was a devoted wife and mother. Clara Dean and her husband were faithful members of East Side Baptist Church in Mountain Home.
Our Lord and Savior always was a prominent source of love and joy in the Berg family. Clara Dean is currently enjoying the rewards of her salvation with our savior and lord.
She is survived by her faithful and devoted husband, Marshal, of the home; two daughters, Anu Berg of Jacksonville, Fl and Menoka Damaren and her husband, Michael, of Jacksonville, Fl.
She was predeceased by her parents, Virgil and Ruth and two sisters, Helen Vera Brainerd and Deva Jo Hogan.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon's International or East Side Baptist Church, 718 East 9th St., Mountain Home, Ar. 72653.
Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 at East Side Baptist Church of Mountain Home with funeral services starting at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter, Ar.
Clara Dean and Marshall did so much good work for Cotter, especially reworking the downtown gym. I loved working with them on city projects. She is surely resting in peace.
I know you will miss your sweet mother. She would always attend parents night at CHS and I remember how proud she was of her two girls. Always glad to visit with such a dignified, beautiful mother.
I still keep up with you girls on FB. Enjoy all your pictures,
Love to your sweet memories of a precious Mother and to your families.
Mrs. Mayfield
CHS Business Instructor & FBLA Adviser
This special lady will be missed. Prayers for you girls and your Dad.
I’m thankful I was able to get to know Clara Dean and Marshal better over the last couple years. She was an incredibly kind lady, and she always made sure to mention how much she loved Marshal and her family. She has received her eternal reward. Grandma Mary Lou sends her condolences and love to the Berg family, as well. God grant His strength and peace to you all.
To your family may God rain blessings down in this your time of need. Clara was such a hoot as a kids growing up in Cotter Baptist Church. She could bring a smile to everyone's face. Thank you for sharing her with us.
I enjoyed serving pizza with Clara Dean on Wednesday nights. She was a precious lady!
I loved being around her. The joy and love she gave wrapped around you. Im so proud to have known her and call her Aunt Clara Dean. Many happy memories always welcoming and always full of life and love forever missed but never forgotten and always in our hearts I Love You all
Clara Dean was a special lady. I can't imagine that she ever had an unkind thought. She has been missed in our bible study and will continue to be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you Marshal and to your daughters.
Your laughter, hugs, & beautiful smile will be missed. No more suffering or pain, in God’s hands you rest.
She was a wonderful person.To many memories to list.
Clara Dean was one of God’s most special children. Her Heart of love overflowed to those around her and blessed us all.
I’m so so sorry for the loss of Clara & praying for comfort.