Berland Fisher

“Mother”

Berland was born to Jametta Amanda Baker and John Brice on May 14, 1935, in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was the “baby girl” of 21 siblings who all preceded her in death.

Berland met Herman Lewis at a very young age. They married on January 9, 1952, and three children were born through this union: Berlinda, Virginia, and Renee. In 1956, she married Clifford Davis, and no children were born from this union. In July of 1963, Berland married Artie Fisher, Sr. Even though no children were born to this union, she was blessed with her daughter Linda and raised her as her own.

Berland loved to laugh and tell jokes, but most of all, she loved the Lord. Berland accepted Christ at an early age. She began her spiritual journey at Hosea Temple, then later joined Cross of Cavalry under the leadership of the late Bishop Davis. In 1983, she joined the Church of the Living God Pentecostal, where she was an active member who wore many hats. Known to her church family as “Sweet Elder Mother Berland Fisher”. She played the organ, piano, keyboard, and drums, served as the president and director of the choir, was ordained as an Elder, and loved to teach the word of God.

Berland was known to us by several different names, depending on where she was at the time. She was known as "Mother" by most of her family and friends, as “Aunt Berland” to all her nieces and nephews, as "Fish" to her coworkers at the United Corporation, and as “Berlee” to others. Regardless of how you knew her, she would always be remembered and known best for her sweet potato pies.

Mother was loved by many, and she loved us all. She was the backbone of our family, our prayer warrior, our confidant, and a mother to us all. She leaves to cherish and mourn her daughters: Berlinda Good (Kevin Murphy), Linda Smith, Virginia Marcus, and Renee Metcalf. Three sons at heart: Herman Cole, Albert Cole, and Craig (Judy) Lewis. Ten grandchildren: Tawana (Kelly), Harry Jr. (Shirleen), Imani, Unetta (Albert), Oretias (Keisha), Motilewa (Anthony), Artie Jr. (Carolynn), Nikita (Donta), Dafina, and Jimmie (Anna). A host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Two special friends: Pastor Elder Tommy Sullivan of Memphis, TN, and Mrs. Colletta Floyd of Chicago, IL, who is a sister to her in heart.