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Melbalene Berry

Born: 10/5/1924
Died: 2/26/2023
Age: 98
Community: Grand Blanc, MI

BERRY, Melbalene – Of Grand Blanc, age 98, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Swank Assisted Living facility in Swartz Creek.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside committal service will be set for a later date.

Melbalene was born on October 5, 1924, in Boles, Arkansas to the late Lloyd and Helen (Rhoads) Hawkins. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, in Grand Blanc, and was active in D.E.S. Chapter 175 (Eastern Stars) of Linden. She was also a member of the Grand Blanc and Linden Red Hat Societies.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Diane) Berry and Candice (Patrick) Farrell;

grandchildren, Rick Berry, Charles Berry, Harry (Rita) Johnston, Alan (Jamie) Johnston, Heath (Christina) Blackerby; six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Berry; daughter, Charlotte Johnston; grandsons, Charles Berry Johnston and Chod Berry; brothers, John, Clyde and sister, Jessie.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Swank Assisted Living for their wonderful care of Mom, as well as the special nurses at McLaren Hospice for making her happy and loved the entire time of her stay.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com


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Date:   2/27/2023
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