Carol S. Usher of Chester

Carol S. Usher, 82, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late James O. and Muriel (nee Kemfer) Berry on Feb. 16, 1938 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Carol married Jack W. Usher on July 7, 1961 in Sparta, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 7, 2006.

She was a librarian at the Chester Public Library for 11 years.

Carol was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Ellis Grove, Illinois. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, the Red Hat Society and Card Club.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy (Dan) Cowan of Chester; four grandchildren, Jack Cowan, Kellie Vaughn, David Blum and Crystal Talbot; 14 great-grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Tracy Dickerson; one brother, Norman Berry and a sister-in-law, Ruth Berry.

A private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials contributions can be made in Carol's memory to the American Cancer Society or Shriner's Hospital for Children. Memorials are being accepted at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.

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