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Sheila Watson Berry

Passed 03/28/2025

Obituary For Sheila Watson Berry

Sheila Watson Berry was born to the late Rudolph Watson, Sr. and the late Selena Watson in Harrisburg, PA. She passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025.

She attended Harrisburg High School and retired from The Patriot-News.


In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to music, watching Kentucky basketball and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She also loved playing pinochle with her friends and spending time with her family.


Sheila was preceded in death by her loving son, Troy L. Berry, Sr.; her brother, Ronald L. Watson; her two sisters, Sharon Watson and Vera Watson Pettis; her two grandchildren, Arashae S. Harvey and Troy L. Berry, Jr. and her brother-in-law, Julian β€œGibby” Pettis.


She leaves behind to celebrate her life, four loving children, Johnathan E. Berry, Phyllis M. (George, Jr.) Harvey, both of Harrisburg, PA, Roger L. Berry, Jr. (Christel Roberts) and Kenneth C. Berry, both of Lexington, KY; her siblings, Rudolph (Carita) Watson, Jr. of Aurora, CO, Christine Watson and fiancΓ© James Fritz, Wanda Watson, all of Harrisburg, PA, Rev. Avis Corbin of Ellicott City, MD and Kenneth (Wanda) Watson of Harrisburg, PA; two uncles, one aunt, 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


Sheila's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in The Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.


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Drew Watson planted 5 trees in memory of Sheila Watson Berry . - April 07, 2025

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Maureen Watson sent America the Beautiful for Sheila Watson Berry - April 01, 2025

Sheila was a sweet and loving person. Will miss seeing her smiling face. My condolences to the family.

Catherine Jennings

Ms. Sheila will be missed. I would see her all the time at B'nai Brith. Prayers of comfort to her family. RIP!

Chante Harrison Clark

God bless. You will be very much missed. Rest in peace <3

Drew Watson

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one I meet Ms Sheila at Senior Life 😒 Center she was a a wonderful person alway had a word of encouragement I will miss her. RIP Ms Sheila

Joyce Kennell

My condolences to Rudy and family. God bless you all. πŸ’–

Sugie Johnston

My condolences to the family

Sugie Johnston

My deepest condolences to you and your family πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’

Amanda stout

My deepest condolences to you and your family

Amanda stout

Ms. Sheila was a sweet and kind person. She will be missedcat Senior Life. I will miss her smile that little up the room. Praying for the family for strength to go thru. Love and miss you Ms. Sheila rest in peace.

Linda Robertson

May God comfort you during this time of your loss.

Sandra Berry

To my family sending heartfelt condolences with the loss of our loved one πŸ’” 😒 "may her memories live in our hearts forever. You will be truly missed rest in peace πŸ™πŸ½ Aunt Sheila πŸ™πŸ½ Love you 😍 your niece Stacey D Pettis

staceypettis604@yahoo.com

rest in peace , i will miss you and your kindness and beautiful smile we had some good laughs you use to sit in lobby with me , you are in paradise God got angel in heaven , rejoice you in much better place you leave happy memories and hope for us all love you miss sheila

Denise Scott

Sorry for your loss family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Phyllis Berry Williams

Phyllis Williams

Prayers and condolences may God bless the family Love y'all β™₯️β™₯️β™₯οΈπŸ’—πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜ Fatima

Fatima Carroll

My prayers and condolences to the family. Sheila was a very good person.

Patty Davis Roebuck

Sincere condolences to the entire family.

Beverly Bowman Thomas

Prayers and condolence to the family at this difficult time. Gwen Williams Towson, MD

Gwen Williams

To the family of Ms Shelia, My heartfelt condolences to everyone at this difficult time.Ms Shelia was a sweet woman who always had a smile on her face when we spoke. We miss her already but she will never be forgotten.

Connie Emerson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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