Barbara L. Berry

Barbara L. Berry, 81, died April 17.

Mrs. Berry and her family lived in the Cortez village 28 years. They owned and operated the Miss Cortez Deep Sea Fishing Fleet.

She was a member of the Church of the Annunciation and Daughters of the King-St. Mary Our Blessed Mother Chapter. She served as electa and chaplain in the Order of the Eastern Star and was awarded the Cross of Colors, the highest honor given by the Rainbow Girls. She was a past president of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority and served as a Florida firearm safety instructor.

A celebration of life was held April 22 at Westminster Towers Chapel, Bradenton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mrs. Berry is survived by her husband of 60 years, Capt. Jim; daughters Jadeana and Jamie; and grandson Capt. Derek Berry