Joan Berry was born on December 4, 1941, in Glen Carbon, Illinois. She was the daughter of Christian Masiero and Lillie Mae (Dunn) Masiero. As a child God gave her rebirth into his Kingdom of Grace through Holy Baptism on December 7, 1941, and later she was confirmed in the Christian faith on April 11, 1954, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Cottage Hills, Illinois. Later Joan became a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto and remained a member for many of years.
Joan was joined in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to James Flannery and they had two children a daughter Ann C (Ballesteros) Flannery, and a son Kenneth R Flannery.
Joan later was joined in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to Herman Berry on June 9, 1980. Herman had a son Robert C Berry.
Joan worked as an operator and supervisor at Olin Corporation for over 33 years, retiring on January 30, 1998.
Joan was passionate about her family. Joan was a grandmother to seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Her hobbies included embroidery, making floral arrangements, and quilting.
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To my beautiful Grandma
Grandma, I’m going to miss all the times I came to you with things I knew I couldn’t talk to anyone else about. You always had the right words that I needed to hear and never one time judged me for the things I came to you with. I’m going to be so lost without you. I love you beyond measure!
To my mother-in-law Joan
Joan you did alot for us when Ann and I first got married. You did an amazing job with your daughter. I thank you for your beatuiful kind hearted, amazing daughter. Rest in peace.
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