Daughter of Clifford and Bessie (French) Wells and Herschel Yarber, who raised her
Married to Danny McKenney from 1970-1971
Married to Carl Woodall on Dec. 28, 1974 and he preceded her in death
Married to Calvin Berry on Oct. 27, 2007
Passed away on: March 21, 2010 at her residence
Survived by: daughter, Sam (husband, Joe) Douglas; grandson, Ryan Douglas; stepdaughters, Kimberly (husband, Mike) Marshall and Karen Berry; stepson, Rodney (wife, Kimberly) Berry; 10 step-grandchildren; a step-great-granddaughter; brother, Larry (wife, Janet) Krise; sisters, Nyla "Sue" Johnson, Katie Kimbler and Sheila (husband, Mike) McKenney; and many nieces and nephews all of Shelby County
1982 Graduate of Shelbyville High School
Employed by KT Corp. and as a jailer at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center
She loved living on her farm and all the work it entailed, as well as all of her animals
She enjoyed her family, neighbors and friends, flowers, gardening, classical music and art
Gathering of friends was held at the First Church of God on March 28th, 2010
Memorial Service also held that day with Pastor Bryan Justice officiating
*Mert was cremated and her ashes spread on her farm.
I was impressed by Mert when she returned to school as an adult. I thought of her when I made the decision to start college classes to become a Veterinary Technician at the age of 40 something. Mert always had a kind word and I have the pleasure of knowing her daughter Sam. Mert really was and is an inspiration!
Pam Myer (Weakley)
*From Shelbyville News Obituary
Meredith J. Woodall Berry, 57, of Shelbyville
*Mert was cremated and her ashes spread on her farm.
Crystal Brandt (Logan)
I was impressed by Mert when she returned to school as an adult. I thought of her when I made the decision to start college classes to become a Veterinary Technician at the age of 40 something. Mert always had a kind word and I have the pleasure of knowing her daughter Sam. Mert really was and is an inspiration!