She was preceded in death by her husband James Grover Berryman and parents, Clifton and Myrtis Jolley. One sister Janet Glover, two brothers, Ronald and Lavania Jolley.
Norma is survived by her son Greg Berryman and wife Vicky of Mountain View and daughter Pam Beard and husband Mike of Monticello. She was blessed with three grandsons and their wives, Micah and Jennifer Beard of Batesville, Marcus and Dennia Beard of Maumelle, and Beau and Jamie Beard of Monticello. One granddaughter and her husband, Sarah and Eric Loomis of Greenhill. She was also fortunate to be a great-grandmother to three beautiful girls, Sadie and Charlotte Beard, and Emily Loomis.
A loving sister, Jo Beth and husband Gerald Calhoun of Green Hill and a host of family and friends also survive her.
Condolences(26)
Anne Jolley Matney
Geronimo, TX Monday, February 13, 2012 Greg Pam and JoBeth am so sorry to learn of Norma Jean's passing. You all were a part of my growing up years. Loved the times on the river and robbing the watermelon patches etc. Would love to hear from y'all. Love to all AnneHazel Potts
monticello, AR Saturday, June 25, 2011 I was so sorry to hear of Norma Jean going home to be with the Lord. She and I were class mates. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. May God br with the family at this time for comfortMarilyn Johnson
Warren, AR Friday, June 24, 2011 I'm very sorry for your loss.Southeastern Arkansas State Specialty Team
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 23, 2011 On behalf of the Southeastern Arkansas State Specialty Team,Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.
LaDonna Spain
LaDonna Spain
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 23, 2011 Pam and Family,I am so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With greatest sympathy,
LaDonna Spain
gordon brown
mcallen, TX Wednesday, June 22, 2011 NORMA JEAN WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE . WE LIVED IN THE SAME COMMUNITY,WENT TO THE SAME SCHOOL,SAME GRADE,FROM THE FIRST GRADE IN THE LITTLE TWO ROOM SCHOOL IN POSSUM VALLEY, ARK.UNTIL WE GRADUATED FROM DREW CENTRAL IN 1951. I HAVE A LOT OF FOND MEMORIES.OFTA WONDERFUL PERSON
Debbie Wadsworth Zouzas
Fort Smith, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2011 So sorry for your loss of Mrs. Berryman. Our prayers will be with each of you.Judy Thornton Wynne
Warren, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Family,We were saddened to her of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. John, Paige (Hill), Jayson, Colt, Jake, Brad, and Jared Stell
Alvin & Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 To each member of Norma Jeans Family: So sorry we could not be in town for her services.We are near the border in South Texas. We send our sincere condolences. We have lots of fond memories of her. We would laugh and say we got to be pretty good two people (Norma & Irma) cause we are both "March Babies". Know our thoughts and prayers are with all.Pam Wadsworth
Fort Smith, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. After many years of being neighbors, your mother followed mine to heaven within a couple of days. I can say, therefore, that we are going through this grieving process together. Prayers are going up for the Berryman family!linda r funderburg
montiello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 prayers for the familyPhyllis Loomis
Banks, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Sarah and Eric, Kneath and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.Uncle Kneath and Aunt Phyllis
Juanita Green
Star City, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Pam, Greg & All Members of Norma Jean's family. So sorry to read in the Pine Bluff Commercial, Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. about Norma Jean's death. I worked at the Lincoln County Health Unit in Star City before I retired in 1999. Your mother & I got to be good friends over the years, she has been in my home & I have visited her home over the years. I furnished her with a start of Banana Tree's, which we both loved. I still have some Banana Tree's.Just wanted you to know my Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time of Great Sorrow, and to send my Sincere Condolences. May God Bless each member of your Family.
With My Syspanthy,
Juanita Green
SONYA BURTON FLORIANI
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady Norma was. She will be greatly missed by so many. I worked with Norma for a short time before she retired and she was an awesome person to be around. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Pat McCoy Kissinger
Smyrna, TN Tuesday, June 21, 2011 You will be forever in my heart. I will always remember the fun times spent at your house when I was growing up!Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 My prayers go to Mrs. Norma Jean's family & church family at Green Hill. Mrs. Norma Jean was a friend and we shared many memories serving together at church. She shared wonderful memories from her earlier years with my Aunt Katie (her best childhood friend she told me). She was blessed with a large family and church members to love and support her.BEN &CAROLYN ADAMS
Monticello, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 pam so sorry for you.she was a wonderful person.she raised 2 great kids. she was always the same when you saw her no matter where it was at. she was so funny sometimes.i remember one time when amy was a baby she told me not to feed that little girl like i did ben...no one can tell u how u feel .they mean well but its really something that only you and our god can work through. prayer and love from your friends and family will get you through this. sweetie..when you need to have a time to your self....a time for pictures ...a time for crying..take it. dont hold it in. if there is anything i can do for you at all please call me. so many people love you and that is great...god loves you more than all them put together. have happy memories and know that one day you will be with her.Dolph Hayes
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 My sympathy goes out to the family of Norma Jean. She was a nice lady. Her brother Lavania and I went to school at Drew Central High. She will be missed by all.Ramona Williams
Monticello, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 You are in my thoughts and prayers.Shane L. Williams
Wilmar, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 She was loved by many and will be missed by all.Cathy Pierce Aswell
Choudrant, LA Monday, June 20, 2011 Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Your fond memories of her will keep her alive in your heart.Cathy
Linda Newman
Rison, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 To the Berryman family. I worked with your mother through the Arkansas Dept of Healtn and had alot of good times with her. She even invited the Health Depts to her home one year, She was a very sweet person and had alot of friends . May God wrap his loving arms around each of you at this time and for the weeks ahead. Lean on the Lord and he will see you through it all.PAT SAVAGE
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 I'm so very sorry for the loss of Ms Berryman. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Robert and Carol Moore Family
Monticello, AR Monday, June 20, 2011 God Bless you all. Norma Jean was a wonderful person and will be missed.Deanna Duncan
Camden, AR Sunday, June 19, 2011 We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.~Deanna & Albert