Wanita Maxine Berry

Wanita Maxine Berry, 94, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Monday, October 28th, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on March 11, 1925 in Mr. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Troy and Ruth (Davis) Hobbs, who preceded her in death.

Wanita was a member of Katy Park Baptist Church, Sedalia. Her working career was primarily secretarial and bookkeeping. Wanita was the secretary at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in Dix Illinois, retiring in 1987. She loved singing hymns and southern gospel music. She was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan. Wanita especially loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Anita Campbell of Sedalia; four grandchildren, Andrew Campbell (Alicia) of Springfield, MO, Rachel Robb (Devin) of Sedalia, Tiera Caton (Nick) of Sedalia, and Ali Irons (Eric) of Hollywood, AL; eleven great grandchildren, Peyton, Hunter, Selah, Kierra, Paishense, Maelin, Asher, Avalene, Baylee, Kaylie, and Freya; and a special friend, Kim Hale of Nashville, TN.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Bobby Hobbs; a sister, Venita Johnson; and a son-in-law, Rev. Bruce Campbell.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Campbell officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Katy Park Baptist Church Operation Christmas Child in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.