Berit McDuffie went to be with our Lord on August 30, 2025. She passed away peacefully in Hartford Alabama.
Berit was born on November 24, 1940, in Escanaba, Michigan to the late George Stewart and late Martha Baver Stewart. She had two brothers, George (deceased) and Bill.
Berit was the beloved wife of the late Fred McDuffie. She was also a loving and nurturing mother to her children, the late Gene McDuffie, Debbie Dowling (Keith Bloodworth), Michael McDuffie (Susan) and Stephen McDuffie. Her legacy extended to her cherished grandchildren, Marcie Sawyers (Travis), Andy McDuffie (Brittany), Holly McDuffie, Lauren McDuffie Shipp, Michael McDuffie (Kathryn), Joseph McDuffie (Rachel), Chuck Dowling (Nijhal), and Cody Houston (Jessica), as well as her adored great-grandchildren, John David, Elijah, Gracie, Ashlyn, Elliot, Hill, Brooks, Mary Hollis, Vivianna, Isabella, Emma, Anna, Lily, Damon, Evie, Wade, June, Finley, Benjamin, Ruth, Ollie, Lynde, Levi, Ava, and Camilo; and great-great-grandchildren, Art, Wes, and Nash who brought immense joy and pride to her life.
Berit’s love for and commitment to her family was evident as she invested everything in the lives of her children. Her passion for teaching and raising her kids in the right way was constantly on display as she challenged them with chores and projects, helped with schoolwork, served as Class Mom and Den Mother (for Cub Scouts) and volunteered as Sunday School and VBS teacher in her children’s church activities. She made her home “the place to be” for her children and all of their friends. Berit impacted on the lives of so many children with her generosity, unconditional love and kindness. She became known as “Ma Berit” to many of her children’s friends.
Berit’s faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord was the cornerstone of her life. She loved sharing about Jesus to everyone that she met.
Later in life, Berit became an avid collector of many things. She found joy in the simple pleasure of adding to her treasures, each piece holding a story or a memory dear to her heart.
Funeral services for Berit will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventure in Berit’s name.
Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures
1460 Boswell Rd. Bonifay, FL 32425
https://jeepsullivan.com/donate
