Harriet Maslin Butler-Berg was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on February 10, 1961. She passed away on January 3, 2025, surrounded by family.

Harriet was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, partner, sister, aunt, and friend. The embodiment of unconditional love, she loved and accepted everyone right where they were. She would always go out of her way to help someone in need. She rescued the lost and helped love them while their broken hearts mended.

Harriet was a free spirit who loved jewelry, books, dream catchers, nicknacks, and sun catchers. A generous person, you would rarely leave Harriet’s house without a gift. Harriet loved to travel. She particularly loved Colorado, Michigan, South Carolina, and her final resting place of California. She spent the last 28 years of her life with her partner Billy Joe Walters, who also passed on January 3, 2025, along with their dog, of 8 years, Bella Blue.

Harriet and Billy were dedicated to one another for life. Harriet was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Joy Meyer; her husband, Robert Michael Berg; her daughters, Meghann Paige Berg and Nicole Taber Berg; and her sisters, Stella Annette Brunson and Georgene McAlhaney.

Survived by her mother, Mary Joy Butler; 5 sisters, and 1 brother. She also leaves behind her son, Charles Christopher Meyer (Amanda); grandchildren Hannah (Issac, Roman, William, and Ensleigh), Morgan (Mabel Jean), Mason, Michael, and Madilynn. Daughter, Marisa Maslin Freeman; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Stetson), Nathanial (Carter, Ezra, Bryson, and Grayson), and Adriana. Daughter, Kristen Anne Freeman; grandchildren, Tasia (Makai, Antonio, and Airianna), LeighAnne (Bryan) (Carter, Jason, Noah, and Willa), La’Nayjah, Chavez, and Terrell. Harriet had a special bond and relationships with her sister Michaela Murphy, and her children; BreAnne Uselton, Tyler Butler-Smith, Sean Butler-Smith, Tyler Murphy, and Caitlyn Murphy. Harriet truly treasured and cherished her relationships with each of them. Their relationships were built and strengthened over the years of Harriet living in Humboldt County.

Harriet, and her partner Billy, were instrumental in the upbringing of Kristen’s 3 daughters. They were the loving figures in the lives of Tasia, LeighAnne, and La’Nayjah, that the girls needed until their mom, Kristen, found her way to sobriety. Kristen will never forget the unwavering love, support, and sacrifices that Harriet and Billy provided.

A particularly happy time in Harriet’s life was her time selling blueberries in the Southern California Farmer’s Markets. She would take the girls to the markets with her. They would help sell the blueberries, as well as their own arts and crafts, that they made in their free time. As a past business owner, and natural salesperson, Harriet enjoyed meeting everyday folks, as well as celebrities like Pink and Oprah Winfrey.

Harriet had planned to have some medical procedures completed and intended to return to South Carolina to reunite with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and mother. She really missed her relationships with them and would try and keep up with everyone on Facebook. She longed and desired to reconnect and rebuild the relationships that were affected by them relocating to California. It was the dream Harriet was working on making come true.

A Celebration Of Life will be held for family and close friends in March of 2025. The location and time are still to be determined. The family would like to say a special thank you for the overwhelming outpour of love and support from the community.