Attorney Rodella E Berry

Attorney Rodella Elizabeth Berry was born March 4, 1945, in Washington, DC to the late Mae Crawford & Fleming Berry. Being the 2nd youngest sibling she completed the Berry family of 8. They were “Berry” Happy. DC public schools were pivotal in shaping her scholastic career. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, she matriculated to the "real HU”- Howard University in Washington, DC where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts on June 6, 1969. She continued her education at Howard, achieving her Master’s in social work on June 5, 1971. She later attended Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, attaining a certificate in Health Planning on March 23, 1979. In June 1994, she also received her Juris Doctorate from the New York School of Law, thus becoming Attorney Rodella E. Berry, Esq. Rodella's dedication to academics gained her many accolades. Among them was an appointment to the court of Appeals in Maryland in 1996; becoming licensed as an attorney in New Jersey in the same year, and in the District of Columbia the following year; she was also awarded the Governors Citation Award on Feb 3, 2003, to April 1, 2014. Amidst her other numerous awards, groups, and advocacy programs she joined the Montgomery Bar Association. However, she never felt more in esteem than when she was named “Guardian Ad Litem” by the court for children. Her achievements made her a great social advocate in her community, becoming the voice for the many young people to whom she was purposed. Although not having biological children of her own, she resonated as a mother with the young ones she served. Attorney Rodella was known to be a brilliant, poised, determined, intelligent, savvy, assertive, strong-willed lady. She was driven by education and is passionate about children. She was an avid swimmer; a world traveler - visiting France, Africa, and other countries; and spoke French & Spanish. She cared deeply about helping others, loving her mother, sister, niece, her friend, and watching episodes of Perry Mason. She is reunited with her mother, father, and siblings Jacqueline Eartha, Thomas, Gladys, Charles, Curtis & Joyce in eternity. She leaves to cherish her memory niece, Elexis Berry; nephew Roosevelt Daniels; Marie Butterfield, and plenty of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and beloved friends. To friends and other relatives……. The Family and Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. appreciate those who will be in attendance virtually for the safety of your health or the consideration of others if you exhibit any of the following: • Have cared or are caring for someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has symptoms • Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 • Have any of the following symptoms, fever, cough, runny nose, or any of the other symptoms updated on the CDC website • Have traveled inside and/or outside of the United States recently. • If you are considered at high risk If you have any problems with the link please contact Mrs. J. Reid @ 202-681-7121 The Family sincerely appreciates your presence during this time of bereavement. Your kind words, prayers, and gifts are felt. Please leave a comment in the comment section to let the family know of your virtual presence. Disclaimer: While every effort will be made to ensure the live-stream takes place seamlessly, platform-related interferences can occur that are outside of our control. Though it has been a rare occurrence in our personal experience, it is not unheard of and we take precautions accordingly. In the unfortunate event that the live-stream was to disconnect, a new live-stream will be created immediately to continue coverage of the remainder of the service and a link to the new live-stream will be provided in the comments and description section of the initial live-stream that was disrupted.

Attorney Rodella E Berry

March 4, 1945 - September 21, 2022

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