M. Eugenia Berry

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Mildred Eugenia “Genie” Fetgatter Berry, 94, of Danville, died April 3, 2018.  Born in Central City, Illinois to Lemuel Milford and Johnnie Macel Keith Fetgatter, she was a switchboard operator for the Kentucky State Hospital and the telephone company in Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. “Red” Berry, a son, Dennis Berry and a granddaughter Megan Bowling. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon (Mike) Blondell, Gail (Larry Joe) Bowling, Denise (Dennis) Curtsinger; Beverly Berry and Paul Bowling, grandchildren Mackenzie Long, Michael (Linda) Bowling, Mathew (Becky) Bowling, Mark (Melanie) Bowling, Landon (Brandy) Berry, Michele Lee, Benjamin (Cassie) Rigney, Joshua (Jen) Rigney, and great-grandchildren Keely Bowling, Mason Bowling, Easton Bowling, Reece Bowling and Madison Bowling, Bryson Long, Craig Lee, Andrew Lee, Amelia Rigney, Ty Rigney, Dakota Rigney, Lincoln Rigney and Oliver Rigney. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.  Jeff Sparks will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Funeral Service:  1 p.m., Saturday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville Burial: Bellevue Cemetery

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  1. Very sorry. Close to the Berry\’s. Knew Genie and Red through their kids and the Country Club. Miss Dennis, too; great tennis buddy. Hi to Denise.

  2. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was one sweet lady, so full of love, laughter, and fun. My heart goes out to all of you and you will be in my prayers. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Prayers!!! Becky Wesley

  3. I’d like to send my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed hearing the family stories that she shared.  Your mom was a beautiful woman in her personality, integrity, and actions. I\’m praying that God grants you strength at this time, and He gives you comfort that is has good as a mother\’s touch. Love and hugs.

  4. I am sorry to hear of the passing Mrs. Berry. There are so many memories of her and all the time I spent at the house with Dennis. I know she will be missed by the family but I know her and Denny are now arguing over how many slices to put on a boloney sandwich Mike Carter

  5. Sharon, Gail, Denise: So sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have many good memories of her. Sending you all a hug.


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