Agnes R. Berry, 91, Jasper

Agnes R. Berry, 91, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at The Timbers of Jasper on the evening of January 9th, 2025.

Born on August 11, 1933, in Washington, Indiana, to William A. and Wilma (Dillon) Tomey, Agnes led a life full of love and dedication.

She was a proud 1951 graduate of Loogootee High School and spent 43 years working as a sander at Indiana Furniture, where her commitment and hard work were greatly valued. Agnes was a cherished member of the Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, where she served as the former treasurer. Her love for bingo, crossword puzzles, and word searches was well-known, as was her passion for being outdoors and taking walks in any weather.

Agnes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Berry, whom she married on June 30, 1962, and who passed away on March 19, 1999. She was also predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Betty (Larry) Hotz, Violet (Wayne) Ruckriegel, Mary (Frank) Berry and Charlie (Geneva) Tomey.

She is survived by her son, Woodrow Berry of Jasper, and her half-brother, Michael Fields of Loogootee.

Agnes’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 13th, 2025, at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church in Loogootee, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Agnes will be remembered for her warmth, her dedication to her family and community, and her unwavering spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church.

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com

Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana is honored to serve the family of Agnes R. Berry.