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SELMA BERRYHILL
July 31, 1992
Sapulpa Herald
Creek Co. OK
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Selma Bishop Berryhill, 89, of Sapulpa died Thursday at Glenpool Health Center.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Nelsen officiating.

Burial will follow at South Heights Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

She was born in Chelsea, Indian Territory, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Bishop, on June 15, 1903. She attended Claremore schools and Oklahoma A&M.

Selma was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, and active member of First Presbyterian Church, PEO Chapter G, Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army. She had extensive interest in oil, real estate, auto and banking business.

She was a widow of Earle Berryhill, a member of a prominent pioneer family.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. John (Sally) Bingman of Sapulpa; son, Robert E. Berryhill of Del City; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The body will lie in state at Smith Funeral Home prior to the service. The casket will be closed at the service.