Catherine Berryhill

Catherine Darlene Berryhill went from the loving care of her earthly family immediately into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on February 5, 2010 at Hospice House in Odessa. She was born at Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia to Lee Dow Martin, Jr. and Maudie Mae Hamilton Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her cousin Cindy Sandefur.

Survivors include her husband, B.D. Berryhill of Odessa, son, Michael Shane Berryhill and wife Peggy of Kansas, son Gregg Berryhill and wife Ana of Houston, daughter, Derie Ward of Odessa, brother Lee Don Martin and wife Kathryn of Odessa, sister, Marilyn Snyder and husband V.J. of Odessa, sister Glinda Coleman and husband Jon of Lubbock, special inlaws Sheril Berryhill and wife Marion of Odessa, five grandchildren and such an extended family of nieces and nephews that were all special to her.

Visitation with the family was from 68 P.M. Monday, February 8, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Sherwood Church of Christ with Lynn Money and Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Garden.

Catherine was a great teacher to those around her. She had a tender, loving heart, gentle, giving spirit and most of all she was strong. She used that strength to fight for three and one half years a terrible disease that tried to slow her down. She never received any rest from her disease and she did put up a fight. She drew that strength to fight from the Lord and her faithful fellow members of Sherwood Church of Christ. Her relationship with the Lord is what sustained Catherine and her family for the entire journey and beyond.

B.D. and Catherine belonged to a local chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, The Permian Basin Oil Burners. This touring car club allowed Catherine the opportunity to experience our nation from coast to coast and develop friendships that she would not have otherwise had the opportunity to develop. She made many friends and holds each one in a special place in her heart.

Catherine and B.D. were business partners with Bill and Jane Hext for 16 years. Catherine walked side by side with B.D. helping to grow and sustain an important business in this community. Being involved with PEP, inc., she helped build a successful company and cultivated a loving relationship with all its past employees.
Catherine also delighted in her monthly meetings with her friends in the Progressive Study Club. She appreciated the club for enabling her to broaden her horizons.
Cooking was Catherines expression of love to those she cooked for. When you ate one of Catherines meals, you were receiving a hug and a kiss from her. She could cook a small intimate meal for two or she could feed an army in the blink of an eye, all done from her heart.

Catherine loved life and lived it to the fullest. She loves B.D. and all the sacrifices he made for her. She loves her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and greatly celebrated in the legacy she passes on.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society 811 Central Dr. Odessa, Texas 79761, www.cancer.org American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Ave.NW Washington, D.C. 20004, www.healthcharties.org and Hospice House 903 N. Sam Houston Ave. Odessa, Texas 79761.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, February 8, 2010
68 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Sherwood Church of Christ
4900 N. Dixie
Odessa, TX  79761
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762

Memorial Contributions

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Odessa, TX  79761


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