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Terry Brown Berlin

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J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Terry Berlin Obituary

Name: Service for Terry Brown Berlin
Start: 2021-05-25T10:30:00.000Z
Location: Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville)

Terry Brown Berlin Charleston - Terry Brown Berlin, 94, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 24, 2021. Her graveside service was held Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Brith Shalom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville), Sycamore Avenue, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangement by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel. Terry was born May 26, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She came from a long line of quiet but strong women. Terry was the first of her family to go to college, becoming a physical therapist in 1947. She moved away to marry Henry Berlin of Charleston, SC, in March, 1955. Terry was the perfect foil to boisterous Henry. Raising their four children with only a small paperback from Dr. Benjamin Spock. She was filled with common sense and never missed a beat, saying "Well, you can do what you want," then pausing to give her opinion. Terry was effortlessly beautiful, even into her 90's. She was very "farm-to-table" before it was popular, often dragging her children to pick fruit and vegetables on neighboring farms. She believed in less medicine and more fresh air and exercise. Terry was known for her baking, often taking hours to get perfectly symmetrical strawberries. She loved her family and her friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Terry is survived by her son, Steven Brown Berlin (Carolyn) of Mount Pleasant, SC; two daughters: Elaine Berlin and Ellen Berlin (Fred Fox), both of Charleston, SC; two grandsons: Benjamin and Jacob Berlin; and sister, Sophie Levin. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian David Berlin; her husband, Henry Berlin; her parents, Kuna and Sadie Brown; sister, Goldie Kraut and brothers, Benjamin Brown and Morris Brown. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Sandra Dasburg for the care and kindness she gave to Terry. The family would also like to thank caregivers, Sandra Crittenton and Lucille Beaufort. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BSBI Synagogue, 182 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 or The American Cancer Society. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 24 to May 26, 2021.

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13 Entries

Walter Hundley

June 8, 2021

I am so sorry,Steve.....a long life ,well lived. W

Carla Engel-Cook

June 1, 2021

My condolences to you all. Mrs. Berlin was our sensible Northeastern Mama, whose accent never bended to a southern dialect. She will be missed by all of the Confederate Circle kids.

John M. Rivers, Jr.

May 27, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Terry's surviving family. I love the comment that she was the perfect foil to boisterous Henry. I would say she was also the perfect counter-balance to Henry and his outrageous sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. Charleston once again has lost one of its icons.

Most sincerely,
John

Mark & Jane Lappe

May 26, 2021

Steve,

So sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Our sincere condolences.

Penny Hardwicke Valek

May 26, 2021

Ellen, Elaine, and Steven, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. She was such a sweet lady , snd so gracious to me and my Mom. She was a lovely neighbor who always was so kind to us. Some of my favorite memories of your parents was when I would babysit for all you guys! I just thought so highly of them both! May you give each other strength in the days ahead . May God bless all of you! My love to all!❤

Mike and BJ Shepard

May 26, 2021

Our deepest sympathy go out to you Steve, Carolyn and Elaine.

Wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

May God bless you all.

Riddell Perry

May 26, 2021

Steve and family,
I am sorry for the loss in your family. May you all find peace at this difficult time.

Rob Levin

May 25, 2021

Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Aunt Terry will be missed.!

Adam Rosen

May 25, 2021

Dear Ellen, Steven and Elaine,
I was so saddened to learn of your Mom's obm passing. It was only a few short months ago that I had commented to Elaine how difficult it is to see the passings of so many of childhood friends' parents. You Mom was one of the many parents on Confederate Circle with whom I always associate growing up there. I fondly recall seeing her walking group (my Dad obm would occasionally connect with them on his walks thru the neighborhood) day after day, or her going to play tennis in her tennis outfit. It is funny how certain things just stick in your memory. May you know of no more sorrow and may her memory be a blessing to you and her grandchildren always.

Robert P. Stockton

May 25, 2021

My condolences to the Berlin family on the passing of their lovely matriarch.

Marcia Winter Klein

May 25, 2021

May her memory be a bl
blessing to all that knew and loved her. RIP

Tammy Solomon Conner

May 25, 2021

Many thoughts and prayers! May her memory forever be a blessing to those who knew Mrs Berlin.

Missy Foscolos

May 24, 2021

My heart and prayers are with your family. Have wonderful memories of your mom and dad

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Memorial Events
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May

Service

10:30 a.m.

Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville)

Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407

May

Interment

10:30 a.m.

Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville)

Sycamore Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407

Funeral services provided by:

J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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