O’Berry
WAYCROSS — Mrs. Delores Joyner O’Berry, age 89, of Waycross, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born in Coffee County on June 4, 1936, to the late Chester Joyner and Barbara Tayl o r Joyner. She was a member of Mount Green Church of God of Prophecy and a former member of Larsen Acres Church of God of Prophecy in Jacksonville, Fla., and Gilchrist Park Church of God of Prophecy in Waycross, where she faithfully served in several offices.
Mrs. O’Berry retired from Memorial Hospital and Satilla Regional Medical Center where she worked in the cashier’s office. After retirement, she volunteered as a “Pink Lady” with Satilla Regional Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System.
Her husband of 49 years, J.W. O'Berry, went home to be with the Lord in 2002. Since then, she loved reminiscing about their years together. J.W. was a successful insurance agent for 27 years with American General. They attended many insurance conventions across the United States and abroad, traveling to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Barbados, San Juan, London, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, England, and many other places throughout the country.
After retiring in December 1992, they enjoyed spending time at their cabin in western North Carolina. They loved going to the mountains — he enjoyed planting a garden wherever he could find a spot, and she loved decorating the cabin. They often brought friends and family along, creating cherished memories together.
Mrs. O’Berry especially enjoyed looking through photo albums from their trips to the insurance conventions and the mountains. She also loved crocheting and made many baby blankets for her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and greatgreat grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. O’Berry; a baby son, Terry Wayne O’Berry; a son-in-law, Denton Dial; a brother, Auvie Joyner (Willie Mae); and sisters, Earnie Mae Gilliard (J.R.) and Gerrell Davis.
She is survived by three children, Barbara Wildes (Dwight) of Waycross, Rickey O’Berry (Donna) of Dixie Union, and Sandra Dial (late Denton) of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Jamey Wildes (Brenda), Joey Wildes (Angie), Johnny Wildes (Caty), Jason Wildes, Aimee Mancil (Joey), Chris O’Berry (Becky), and Traci Stone (David); 14 great grandchildren, Jordan McKee (Garrett), Taylor Lytle (Zach), Reagan Wildes, Brooklyn Wildes, Owen Wildes, Parker Wildes, Paislee Wildes, Payden Wildes, Paxton Wildes, Annie Mancil, Judd McDaniel, Cayden McDaniel, John Ross O’Berry, and Ella Kate O’Berry; and two great-great grandchildren, Hayden McKee and Judson Wildes.
Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Charlie O’Berry (Wilma); several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and a special friend, Faye Lunsford (late J.C.).
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, November 12) at Mt. Green Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.c om Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
