Bernadine Lenore Johnson, age 89 of Edwardsville, IL, born May 21, 1929 in Johnston City, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.

Bernadine attained her Bachelor of Music from Wesleyan University and Master's in Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She began her career in the Edwardsville School District #7 as a guidance counselor, spent most of her career in Collinsville Unit #10 as an elementary music instructor, and retired as a third grade teacher.  Bernadine's passions were music, children, animals, and her faith.  She supported numerous child and animal welfare organizations.  Bernadine was an accomplished pianist and oboist.  For many years, she played oboe with the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, and later with the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra.  She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lenora ( nee Schoch ) Gustat; and a sister, Ruth Long.

She is survived by two daughters:  Kathy Perry of Maryville, IL and Cindy Johnson of Chiloquin, OR; and one granddaughter, Laura Perry of Cincinnati, OH.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cedarhurst of Edwardsville for the loving care they provided Bernadine.

Memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL, with a memorial service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Metro East Humane Society or Alzheimer's Association and will be received at the funeral home.