Fran Berry

Fran Berry was born on October 16, 1949, to James and Sally Evans. She was also deeply loved and shaped by her foster parents, Carl and Joe Mahan, and her stepfather, Raymond Guerrero. Fran passed from this life leaving behind a legacy of love, service, creativity, and family that will be cherished forever.

Fran married Nelson Berry on April 27th, 1982, uniting their families and lovingly raising their children: Sabra, Wayne, Troy, and Kelli. She was the heart of her family and a constant source of encouragement, pride, and unconditional love to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She attended Elementary and High School in Keys and Boise City, Oklahoma. In the 1970s, Fran followed her passion for helping others by attending beauty school, where she obtained her beautician license. She later attended Amarillo College, earning her Registered Nursing license. Fran went on to teach nursing classes at Frank Phillips Community College, sharing her knowledge and compassion with countless students.

Fran had a heart that knew no limits. She never met a stranger and would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was fiercely proud of her family and found her greatest joy in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Known as a true “jack of all trades,” Fran was everyone’s nurse, hairdresser, and barber. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and love—especially during the holidays. She adored hosting family dinners and took great pride in decorating for Christmas. Her talents shined through her beautiful floral arrangements, interior decorating, and her legendary Christmas trees, each one more stunning than the last.

Fran was also known for her love of antiques, dishes, and furniture. No one ever knew what treasures she might come home with—there was always a surprise waiting, and usually a story to go with it.

Above all, Fran will be remembered for her big heart, her warm hugs, and the unconditional love she shared so freely with everyone around her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Nelson Berry; her children, Wayne Yates; Troy Yates and wife Molly; Kelli Walls and husband Jonas.

Fran is also survived by her Grandchildren: Hanna and husband Nic Buxman; Austin and wife Jaime Yates, Sadie and husband Travis Kinslow, Sydni Yates; Clayton and wife Suzy Farabee; Randi and husband Matthew Crane; Tristin Yates & wife Riley, Lauren and fiancé Chris Giblin; Kole Yates; Jaxon and Jett Walls; Kennedy Rucker.

She is survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and countless friends.

She is also survived by her brother-in-law; Bob and wife Tonja Berry, and sister-in-law; Linda Berry.

Fran is also survived by her siblings: David Romero; Richard Evans and wife Judy; Angie Wright and husband Gary; Joyce Perry; Velma Rains and husband Brent; Ramona Thrash and husband Billy; James Evans and wife Bylle and Tesa Evans.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sally Evans and Raymond Guerrero, James Evans, and Carl and Joe Mahan; her brothers Jimmy Evans; Claud Evans; Pete Adrian Evans and her beloved daughter Sabra Farabee. Mike and Julie Berry, and Jim Berry.

Fran’s life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and love. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched and the family she loved so dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Victory Memorial Methodist Church in Guymon with Pastor David Player officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Fran’s name to Victory Memorial Methodist Church. All donations will be accepted by the Funeral Home. C/O Henson-Novak Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon Oklahoma 73942.