Ward, SC

Lois Rushton Berry

Lois Rushton Berry, 92, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood.

Born in Saluda County and a daughter of the late Henry Curtis Rushton, Sr. and Mattie Freeland Rushton, she was the wife of the late Karl Lott Berry. Mrs. Berry was a homemaker and was a member of Richland Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda B. Rago (Frank) of Maryland, Sylvia J. Berry of Saluda, and Janice B. Schmieding of Saluda, a son, Robert Karl Berry (Lisa) of Saluda, one brother, Ray L. Rushton of Saluda, six grandchildren, Chelsea Nicole Schmieding Lloyd (Sloan), Brianna Dru Schmieding, Claude Chandler Berry (Ashton Rayano), Noah Hampton Berry, Tony Rago (Lisa) and Candace Rodighiero (Mario), three great-grandchildren, Preston, Caroline and Henry Lloyd, and a furry companion, Boots.

Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by six siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 3 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Richland Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Richland Springs Baptist Church, 1895 Duncan Road, Ward, SC 29166 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.