JoAnn Berry, 84, of East Peoria passed away at 10:03 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist.

She was born April 15, 1937, in Peoria, to the late Gordon and Marvel Wallace, Sr.  She married John A. Berry on April 18, 1959; he preceded her in death May 21, 2009.

She is survived by two daughters, Karen (Doug) Brooks of East Peoria and Debbie Avery (Brad Ressler) of Chillicothe; seven grandchildren, Tara Berry, Eric (Brittany) Berry, Jessica (Anthony Briggs) Brooks, Brandon (Nicole) Brooks, Joshua Avery, McKenzie (Leo) Gao, and Grace Avery; six great grandchildren, Jordynn and Jayda Pearce, Josselyn and Keegan Brownfield, Audrey Berry and Owen Avery; her brother Gordon (Evelyn) Wallace, Jr.; two dogs Cocoa and Rusty and one cat Millie.

She was also preceded in death by her son Michael Berry and one brother Jack Wallace.

She attended Peoria Central High School and cherished lifelong friendships she made there. She had a zest for life and enjoyed dining with friends, water aerobics and bowling. Over the years she worked at Brown's Sporting Goods, Macy's, and Community Bank; in addition to the 25 years she spent at Martin Furniture. JoAnn never met a stranger, loved life, had a sweet disposition and always valued relationships; especially lifelong friends and family.

A memorial and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 24 E. Adams St., Morton, IL.  Cremation has been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TAPS, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554 or Northern Tazewell Fire Department, 2445 Washington Rd., Washington, IL  61571

Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.