Annie Ruth Berry

Annie Ruth Berry
Age 82, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Rosewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola. She was born on June 4, 1943, in Lakeland, GA to the late Theodis McWhite and Teretha Locklear. Ms. Berry had a deep passion for children. She found great joy in babysitting and cherished every moment spent with them. She deeply loved her family, enjoyed shopping, and was known for her warm, sociable spirit. With her caring and loving nature, she touched the hearts of many. She will be truly missed and fondly remembered. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Lily Blankenship Locklear.
Survivors include her brother, Willie Locklear of Pensacola, FL; her niece, Sharon Kniesly (Dan) of Conyers, GA; great-nieces and great-nephews: McKinley (Salena), Mitchell (Lindsey), and Marshall (Maria); and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews: Reiya, Josiah, Madison, Oscar, Zoey, Mars, Marina, Marshall Jr., and Alexa. She is also survived by numerous cousins and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at New Bryant Baptist Church in Lakeland, GA. Family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Music Funeral Services of Lakeland. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Annie Ruth Berry family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.