Rebecca L. Berry

Rebecca "Becky" Lee Berry, age 73, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Rebecca and her twin sister, Elizabeth "Betty", were born in early October, 1950, in Athens, Ohio. She is the daughter of Walton E. and Adrienne M. Daines. Preceding their twin birth was another sister, Pamela. Together, they grew up in Athens, Ohio until they went off to various colleges and living locations. Rebecca attended and graduated from Ohio University. 

In 1972, Rebecca married Richard Lee Hoffman in a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister, Elizabeth, and Robert Baird in Athens, Ohio. After the marriage, Richard and Rebecca left Athens and moved to Dayton, Ohio. Three sons were born (oldest to youngest): Nathan Eric, Patrick Benjamin, and Matthew Nicholas. In 1981, Rebecca began her career as a Medical Technologist at Miami Valley Hospital. She later married the late Harold "Harry" A. Berry. Rebecca continued her career as a Medical Technologist working at the Dayton VA Medical Center until her retirement in 2015.

She is survived by 15 grandchildren, all of whom loved her dearly. She played a vital role in their lives, helping with transportation to school activities and events. Rebecca was an avid reader, enjoyed baking for family gatherings, and crafting cards for holidays and birthdays. She was a college football fanatic and favored the Ohio University Bobcats and The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Rebecca will be deeply missed and forever loved by those who knew her. 

Family will hold a private Celebration of Rebecca's Life at a later date.

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