Mathews, Donna Gail (Berry)

Donna "Gail" Mathews Berry
July 14, 1952 - July 26, 2023
NLRHS Class of 1970

Mrs. Gail Mathews Berry, age 71, passed away in Nashville, TN on July 26, 2023.
Gail was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 14, 1952 to Robert E. Mathews and
Marjorie Mathews. She married the love of her life, Kenneth L. “Sonny” Berry on
August 7, 1971.

Gail is survived by her mother, Marjorie Mathews; her loving husband, Sonny; her
daughter, Allison Hadley; son-in-law, Benson Hadley; and her granddaughters, Liza
Hadley, and Emelia Hadley. She is also survived by her brother, Mark Mathews;
sister-in-law, Beth Seward; nephew, Houston Mathews; sister-in-law, Charla
Mathews; and niece, Andrea (Joel) Reynolds. Gail is survived by many friends that
brought much enjoyment to her life.

Gail is proceeded in death by her father, Robert E. Mathews; her daughter, Brooke
Berry; and her brother, Stuart Mathews.

Gail was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. There was no greater joy to her
than spending time with her family. They were the light of her life and her
primary interest. To know Gail was to know her loving spirit and welcoming smile.
She was quick to make friends and played a critical role in the lives of her
granddaughters. The girls loved their Gigi dearly and shared a special
relationship.

Gail loved flowers, gardening, playing mahjong and was active in the community as
member of The Centennial Club, Seed and Weed Garden Club, P.E.O. Chapter CI and
Chapter E, and Belle Meade Country Club. Traveling with Sonny and her friends was
one of her greatest pleasures. Gail was always excited to celebrate an occasion
with her family and friends. An afternoon drive with Sonny and her dog, Coco was
one of her favorite things to do. Her enthusiasm for adventure was contagious and
she was a true joy to spend time with.

Gail was dedicated to her Christian faith and lived it in her daily life. She was
a member of First United Methodist Church of Blytheville, Arkansas for forty
years. After moving to Nashville, she became an active member of Woodmont
Christian Church in 2014. She loved to fellowship with her Thursday Night Bible
Study Group.

Visitation will be held at Woodmont Christian Church located at 3601 Hillsboro
Road, Nashville, TN on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the
Carpenter Chapel. A funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. in the
Sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Multiple
Sclerosis Foundation at www.msfocus.org, Humane Society of Blytheville at 1900 N.
Sixth, Blytheville, AR 72315 and to Woodmont Christian Church at 3601 Hillsboro
Road, Nashville, TN 37215.

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