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.