Mrs. Helen Ruth Newberry

Mrs. Helen Ruth Newberry, 90, of Ellijay,  died Tuesday July 13, 2021.

She was born April 28, 1931, in McCaysville, the daughter of Bice Green and Jane Tarpley Green. She worked at the hospital and nursing home for many years and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

She is preceded in death by parents and husband, John Randall Newberry.

Survivors include son, Randy Newberry, of Ellijay, daughter, Cathy Davis, of Mineral Bluff, brother, Layton Green, of Ellijay; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Davis officiating.

Interment was in the Tickanetley Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family received friends Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.