Beryl Carletta Blake
On Monday December 5,2022 Beryl Carletta Blake, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend was called home to the eternal rest. She was 85 years old. Born to Jabez and Sylvia Fowlin on September 13,1937, she attended Russell school. Beryl met Victor Blake who would later become her husband for over 56 years but was together for over 60 years.
Beryl immigrated to the United States in 1970, residing in the tower of Phillipsburg NJ she worked at Buck plastic until leaving to become a homemaker. Beryl enjoyed attending church and was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of pastor Fred Davis until her move to Florida, where she attended Revivaltime Tabernacle Worship Center under the leadership of Bishop John Gordon. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, watching soap operas, game shows and spending time with her family especially her grand and great grandchildren.
Those left behind the keep her memory alive are her loving husband, Victor Blake. Her 3 sons, Carlton Dunham and his wife Ivelisse of Whitehall PA. Desmond Dillon of Jamacia and Alvin Blake of Easton PA. Her 4 daughters Patricia Clarke and her husband Ian Clarke of Boca Raton FL. Juliette Martin and her husband Noel Martin of North Lauderdale FL. Marcia and Sophia Blake of Phillipsburg NJ. 27 Grand Children. Kareem, Desiree, Chris, Malcolm, Natasha, Grace, Kyrie, Jahsheem, Gussie, Melvin Jr, Alvin Jr, Peter Jr, Natalie, Naquia, Nyasha, Nakisha, McKenzie, Brianna, Kayla, Raquel, Shantalina, Shandell, Sian, Diandre, Dandra, Nykita, and Jahniesse. As well as 31 Great Grandchildren, Aaron, Yasmina, Dakota, Tyaira, Tyrone (Little Man), Rizza, Brooklyn, Laylani, Serenity, Syncere, Alexis, Anthony, Hendrix, Nyla, Sophie, Isaac, Jahreel, Jahsiruis, Khloe, Jordan, Gabby, Kj, Kendall, Katrel, Kassidi, Dametrius, Jewels, Tkel, Tarel, Zoe. She is also survived by her sister Zelpha Fowlin of Phillipsburg, Brenda Barrett of Allentown PA, Lornia Fowlin of Easton PA. Brothers Rodolph Fowlin of Easton PA, Courtney Fowlin of Easton PA, and Michael Fowlin of Allentown PA. Sister Gloria and Pearl Fowlin and brother Noel Fowlin proceeded her in death.
Additionally, many nieces and nephews are left to cherish her memories. Beryl, Wife, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and Miss Bones as she was called by many will be missed, she will live on in the hearts of all those who knew her and loved her. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Viewing will be held in the Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman St., Phillipsburg, NJ, on Friday December 16,2022 from 6pm to 8pm.
The Church Service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church Saturday December 17th from 10am to 12pm, directed by Paster Gerard Jameson. 35 Miller Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865.
Her final resting place will be at Phillipsburg Cemetery 199 Fillmore St Phillipsburg NJ 08865.
There will be a short repass immediately after the burial back at Wesley United Methodist Church from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Life is but a stopping place
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what’s to be,
A resting place along the way,
To sweet eternity
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some thing,
But never meant to stay…
Our destination is a place
Far greater than you know.
-Author Unknown
Pallbearers will be Alvin Blake Jr, Jahsheem Dunham, Keiron Jones, Kareem Blake, Malcolm Blake, Gussie Brown.
The family would like to thank everyone for all their support and donations during this difficult time.