Barbara Jean Peaks Berry

Cheryl Thomas sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Barbara Jean Peaks Berry - August 01, 2024

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences. Your family and you are in our prayers. We love you! Cheryl Thomas, Carolyn Lewis and Kimiyo Harris Williams

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Cynthia Meekins Mattocks sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Barbara Jean Peaks Berry - July 30, 2024

In special memories of the family during this difficult time. We share in the loss of this beloved woman we called "Barbara". With Deepest Condolences, Leonard Meekins & Cynthia Meekins-Mattocks

Brittany Grimes Zaehringer sent Sweet Moments for Barbara Jean Peaks Berry - July 30, 2024

Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Praying to Lord to give you strength in this difficult time. Love, Brittany Zaehringer and Deborah Grimes

Peaks and Berry family. Praying God's peace and keeping power! Sherwin Joyner and Joyner family.

I give my deepest condolences to the family 🙏 and I know the pain you all feeling but God have you all I knows Tonya I always recognize Mrs berry as moms Duke's

Tonya Berry and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing the family peace during this difficult time.. God Bless! HHS Class"84"

You are loved and will be missed dear purple. Richard & Jackie Brown

The Dozier family extends condolences to Debra and her entire family.

Our sincere deepest condolences to the Peaks,Berry family. Deb,Lynn, Rodney, Nadine, Jonia and Tonya may God wrap his loving arms around you all and wrap him in his blossom. Love you all, your McDougald family, Popeye and Valerie Bennett.D7

Condolences to the family of BEBE, she will be truly missed. She always had a beautiful smile on face.

My sincere condolences to the family . Mrs BEBE was the sweetest kindness person that you could get to know. We loved you but God loved you more.we shared a special liking to the Baltimore Ravens .you will be missed. Betty Barnes and family

Lynne and Family,

I had no idea that your mom had passed until i saw the obituary. I am sorry to read this. MCDOUGAL Terrace days: We lived across the street from you guys and i remember your mom always being so sweet. Please know that I along with my sisters: Jackie, Sandy, Useetha and Kim send our love. Praying you be strengthened and comforted during this time. The EVANS FAMILY(Thomas and Shirley) Children

RIP Ms Barbara🦋

Condolences to Deb, Lynne, Nadine, Jonia, Tonya and the Peaks family.

Love Teresa

I worked with Mrs. Berry at Burton elementary. She was loving and kind. If you needed anything she was always willing to help and would go above and beyond. Our love for purple also bonded us. Praying for your comfort and strength at this difficult time. Faith DeVaughn

Sending love and support during this incredibly difficult time. I find myself at a loss for words, as the loss of Miss Berry feels like a void that can never be filled. For so many of us—her beloved "God Kids"—her passing is truly a loss and difficult time.

Miss Berry welcomed my brother John and I into her home with open arms, treating us like her own children. We were blessed to attend Burton Elementary, where she lovingly became our "Purple Momma." She instilled in us the values of respect and kindness, reminding us to treat everyone with love and compassion. After school, her home was a sanctuary for us until our mom could pick us up. I will always cherish the memories of being spoiled by Tonya, Lynn, and Nadine, and the warmth that filled her home.

Miss Berry's footprints on our lives will never fade, and her love will forever be cherished in our hearts. She was truly a queen, and her spirit will continue to shine brightly in all of us who were lucky enough to know her.

Rest in peace, Miss Berry. The White Family will miss you dearly, but we take comfort in knowing that your love and teachings will live on in each of us. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

With all my love and prayers, Vivian White and Family

I never had the pleasure of meeting Momma BeBe Berry. But I know her through one of the fruits she bore, her daughter Deborah Peaks Coleman. I met "Peaks" almost 50 years ago when we were on the pledge line for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in 1976 at Howard University. Peaks was #18, and I was #19 on the Phenomenal 23. When we were online, I stood behind "Peaks" and had her "back." When my "front" hurts, I hurt. Nothing can replace Barbara Peaks Berry's love. On behalf of my line sisters and other Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. members, Howard University Bisons worldwide, who love "Peaks," we offer our heartfelt condolences to "Peaks," her family, and friends. Warmly, Judge Trudy M. White, Retired, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

My condolences to the family of Barbara Berry. She was one of my favorite teachers at Burton Elementary. She had such a kind heart. Lakisha Best

My sincere condolences to the Peaks,and Hicks Family as you celebrate the life of Barbara Jean Peaks Berry. May you find comfort in all of your pleasant memories. Edith Carver Millsaps

Dearest Deborah and Family - You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Mother. Please know we are here to support you in your time of need. May you be comforted by your sweet, enduring memories of lovely times together as she wore her favorite flourishes of purple. Wishing you peace and comfort with love, Albert Powell and Soror Tonia Jones Powell

To the berry and peaks family we are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all.im so glad I got to visit miss Barbara when I did.i started calling her ma a few years back but have known her and lynn Nadine Jonna and tonya when I was much much younger. I love yall . Monique byrd hargrove Herman byrd jr and tanyelle byrd king.

You have my deepest sympathy. Keeping the Berry and Peaks family in prayer.

Juanetta Cole McDowell and Family

Sending our 💜 heart felt condolences and prayers to family. From Kenneth and Ophelia Bell and family 🙏 6CHB8F

Rest in paradise Ms. Purple Lady as my son's would call her when she worked at WD Hill. She was always pleasant, and had all the kids loving on The Purple Lady. My deepest condolence's to Jonia, Nadina, Lynn, and Tonya Berry. She was a fighter to the end and with that been said. JOB WELL DONE MRS. BERRY, RED OAK 4 LIFE!! The Sutton Family Veronica, Jacquie, Desmond, Demetrius, and Shanaya

Extending my deepest sympathies to the Berry family. May God wrap you in his loving arms and provide comfort, peace, and serenity during this time. May the loving memories of your mom give you strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time.🙏🏾 Sheila Faye Griffin Dickens & Family

I first came to know Ms. Berry when I attended Burton Elementary...I hated school and cried everyday until she came to my rescue. I wasn't in her class but everyday, she made sure I was with her. She even brought me into her home to meet her girls and spend the night. Later in life, she came back into my life as I became close friends with some of her nephews and nieces. "Aunt BB" was full of life and was a very bright light in my life. Sending condolences to the family. Missy

Praise God for his wonderful servant, Barbara Jean Peaks Berry! May God comfort her loved ones.

I remember when I first met my beautiful Auntie BB! My mom Hattie Peaks Mebane who is BB's sister took me over to McDougall Terrance for the summer until my mom got off of work. I had the most fun every summer at her house Lynn, Nadine would teach me how to play spades and cornrows hair. As I got older my mom and BB would go and play bingo and everytime I walked in the build I would sit down beside her and my mom and Yelled! BINGO!! and I wasn't even playing and they would be mad at me. I would laugh. Then I would come over my auntie house and we sit and watch those redskins play she would scream at the TV, scream at Patrick Ewing, scream at anybody that played basketball. My beautiful auntie would call me and check on me everyday just like she did for all her sisters and brothers and friends and cousins. I will not forget any of my auntie and uncles. Thank you BB for being my favorite Aunt!

To the Berry-Peaks Family, My family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I will always cherish those moments, In Southside as teenagers and young adults, and how our children grew up together. Many, many fond memories will always linger. Dearest Barbara we love you, but God loved you best now take your rest.

The Jones Family (H.L. Sr., Mae Carolyn, H.L. Jr., and Steve)

Our condolences and prayers to My classmate Jonia and to your family in the loss of your mother🙏🏽 We are thinking of you. Glenda McAllister Ochman and Tad Ochman

To the Family of Barbara Jean Peaks Berry, Jonia, We extend our deepest and most emphatic condolences to you on your loss of your mother, this we offer along with our continued prayers of comfort and love for you. The HHS Class of 1981 mourns with you. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on...author unknown

Paint Heaven purple Barbara! Purple is one of royalty and the Peaks family will always be remembered. Bowling was how I was introduced to Barbara and her sisters. May God continue to bless and keep you.

BB was a survivor! The lady I knew as a child was the dear mother of daughters to the earth, and a fierce defender of their rights as young women! I know you'll wear her purple badge of honor proudly! She'd want that from you! My deepest condolences to family & friends alike. Rev. C. Meekins-Mattocks ♡✝︎♡

Condolences to the family,sending prayers up so the blessing will come down for yall. Melissa and family

My condolences to the family. BeBe will be deeply missed! Sending thoughts and prayers. I know she will be playing bingo in heaven! Peter Majewski

Our condolences and prayers to BeBe's family. She will be dearly missed! We loved her and will miss her wonderful smile and purpleness. Town & Country Sportsman Club Bingo

To all the daughters, how sorry and sad I am for your loss. Your mom was a great friend of mine for so many years going back to my high school days. I made every effort to stop and visit Barbara when I came home to visit. Yeah she loved her purple, but we had lots of conversations about her Duke blue. I will miss her indeed. The Lord comfort those who mourn. Rest in peace Barbara. Darvin Ezell

So sorry to hear of the passing of BB. I hope wonderful memories will bring some comfort during this difficult time. LOVE TO ALL. Everlene Turrentine

Jonia, sisters and all family members. Be assured in knowing that Ms. Berry is very comfortable and is resting in heavenly peace. God does not make any mistakes. His plan for her on this old earth has been full filled. Her next journey will be like none other. Filled with lots of love, smiles and beautiful colors. Hopefully the Color Purple she loved so much. Love you Ms. Barbara, Jacqueline Meekins Brown

I know your sisters were happy to see you! Rest well! Jason and Kelly Carpenter

A great lady who loved her purple. You will be missed dearly Jaime Deana John Praks

My condolences and prayers go out to the family.

Joyce Bell

Sending love and prayers to the family, keeping the family in thoughts and lifting yall up in prayers,she was a sweet woman and will be miss.

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