Laura Irene Berry

On September 27, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, Laura Irene Ellzey was born to the union of the late Wesley Alvin Ellzey and Retta Marie (Oliver) Ellzey. Irene, as she was known by her family and friends, grew up in Pulaski County, Missouri in a community known as Turkey Ridge where she attended school. On April 5, 1968, Irene was united in marriage to George Francis Berry in Buckhorn, Missouri. They shared over 39 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Rita and Jerry. Irene worked hard and took great pride in helping to provide for her family. She worked as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at the Lebanon Hospital (now known as Mercy Hospital). She then worked as an EMT in Waynesville and in Health Care in the Waynesville area before she began working at Wal-Mart in St. Robert where she retired after serving for almost 30 years. She enjoyed visiting people that she knew while they were shopping and made new friends with fellow employees and customers during her time there. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time on the Roubidoux farm with George where they raised many different types of animals and walking the farm hunting for mushrooms. When she wasn’t spending time with George, you could find her either cooking big meals for the family, watching western movies, or playing practical jokes on her friends and family. Irene loved her family dearly and especially spending time with the grandkids. She enjoyed getting on the floor and playing with the grandkids even at the age of 86. Irene had made a profession of faith and attended New Friendship Baptist Church several times with her brother and sister-in-law, Wes and Mary Lou Ellzey. Irene passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in the Phelps Health Hospital of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 86 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter: Rita Mason of Crocker, MO; one granddaughter: Beth Humphrey (Arlis) of Laquey, MO; three great grandchildren: Lee Cartwright (Logan) of Iberia, MO, Cody Payne of Dixon, MO, and Bobbie Jean Brown (Steve) of Bebe, AR; four great-great grandchildren: Taitam, Tinslee, Huntleigh, and Kolsen; one brother: Wes Ellzey (Mary Lou) of Waynesville, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband: George Berry; son: Jerry Lee Moore; three brothers: Lloyd, Floyd, and Caroll; and three sisters: Polly, Ivy, And Betty. Even though she is gone from our sight, Irene’s commitment to and love for her family will live on in our hearts forever. Celebration of Life services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 in the Memorial Chapels of Waynesville, Missouri with Pastor Danny Graves officiating. The songs "Go Rest High on that Mountain", "Rock of Ages", and "Theme from Lonesome Dove" were played. Inurnment was held at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery of Laquey, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Irene Berry to the Fairview Cemetery Fund and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Laura Irene Berry

September 27, 1938 - October 18, 2024