Mary Ann Masters

Zeigler-Mary Ann Masters, 62 of Zeigler & a former resident of Herrin died 3:09 A.M., Saturday, November 10, 2001 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Revs. Don Colson & Tim Sadler officiating. Burial will follow at the Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., Monday, November 12, 2001 at the Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Mrs. Masters was born May 7, 1939 in Mishawaka, Indiana to John & Ruth (Almond) Miles. She married William L. Masters on November 7, 1956 in Mishawaka. He survives. Before her illness she had been a school bus driver with Herrin Unit #4 school district. She had also been a floral arranger at Nancy's Florist in Herrin. She enjoyed reading and oil painting. She also enjoyed her grandchildren. Survivors include: Seven Sons: Bill L. Masters of Long Beach, CA. Mike Masters & wife Kim of Royalton, IL. Brian Masters & wife Teri of Palestine, TX. Bruce Masters & wife Kathy of Maryville, IL. Bart Masters & wife Cathy of Peoria, IL. Mark Masters of Herrin, IL. Brett Masters of Herrin, IL. One Daughter: Melinda Wheatley & husband Frank of Royalton, IL. 13 Grandchildren: Brian Jr., Michael, Ashley, Alyssa, Courtney, Sean, Brandon, Jordan, Brendon, & Blake Masters; Scotty Vreeland, Tory Wheatley, & Joey Myogeto. One Great Grandchild: Colin Myogeto Several brother & sister in laws survive Also survived by several nieces & nephews. She respected her doctor, Dr. Pramote, who she referred as "Precious Pramote" Her two special caregivers, Tammy Rowland & Catherine Wheatley Her parents, one son, Blair Masters, daughter in law, Robin Masters and one sister Shirley Hammock preceded her.