Joyce Berry

Mrs. Joyce Eileen Berry, 90, Lafayette, formerly of Crawfordsville and New Market, passed away Sunday, February 22nd, at 3:44 PM in the Cumberland Pointe Healthcare, Lafayette. She was born March 15th, 1924, in Crawfordsville, to Noble and Pauline M. (Friend) Reeves. She married Morris J. Berry on April 27th, 1972, in Crawfordsville. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Berry had been a Secretary for the Berry Construction Company, Crawfordsville; was a member of the Crawfordsville First Baptist Church; was a 1942 graduate of New Market High School; was a charter member of the Friends of Library; and had been involved in music most of her life.

She is survived by Deborah Hall, Brookston; Penny (Larry) Sterling, Crawfordsville; Lyle (Mary) McClain, Crawfordsville; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kim Eskew, in 1978; and her grandson: Jarrod Eskew, in 1996.

Cremation was selected with a Celebration of Joyce's Life being held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday March 15th, in the First Baptist Church, 1905 Lebanon Rd., Crawfordsville. A family committal service will be held at Oak Hill Grant Avenue Cemetery. Powers-Priebe Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the donor's favorite charity