Sharon Roberts Berry

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas to deaf parents, she graduated from Jessieville High School followed by the University of Arkansas with a degree in Deaf Education. She held a Masters in Special Education from Old Dominion University, then completed her Ph.D. at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.

Sharon married her best friend and encourager, the late Rev. H. Ray Berry, Jr., in May 1962. They are survived by two daughters, Sherry Berry and Dr. Jayne Cuidon (spouse of Scott Cuidon). Sharon is further survived by her brother, Errol Roberts, as well as her six grandchildren and three-plus great-grandchildren.

Exceptionally intelligent, creative, and organized, Dr. Berry served as principal of the Hampton School for the Deaf and Blind in Virginia, director of Shades Mountain Christian School in Birmingham, Alabama, and director of the Christian Deaf Fellowship. She authored more than 30 publications, including several curriculum series for Christian schools. She also served on several boards to help the most vulnerable populations, including the National Institute of Learning Development, Association of Christian Schools International, Prison Fellowship, and Joni and Friends.

Known for her tenacity, compassion and wisdom, Dr. Berry spent a lifetime investing in people for the kingdom of God, regardless of status or personal benefit. She had impact on the young and the old through her gentle teaching and sincere love.

A memorial service will be held at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with A Service of Remembrance for Sharon at 6 p.m.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the Christian Deaf Fellowship, 3115 Club Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226. Online condolences to the family can be made at Sharon Roberts Berry's special memorial page at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com.