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Audrey O. Myers

1932 - 2015

Audrey O. Myers obituary, 1932-2015, Gardner, IL

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1932

DIED

2015

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Audrey Myers Obituary

Audrey O. Myers

Audrey O. Myers, age 82, of Gardner, went to her eternal rest on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born December 16, 1932, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Audrey Olive was a daughter of the late Charles and Ollie (Dalton) Murray. She was educated in West Virginia and graduated from Masontown High School with the Class of 1951. On October 6, 1957, Audrey married Herbert Myers at the Methodist Church in Reedsville, West Virginia. She was active in the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in Reedsville, where she taught Sunday school and was involved with the youth ministry. Audrey was also a faithful friend of the Church of Hope in Gardner. As a homemaker, Audrey also worked as a waitress and at Coil, Inc. in Dwight for many years.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Denise Myers of Sammamish, Washington; and three daughters and sons-in-law, Debora and Jim Bozue of Gardner, Rita and Jim Bollini of Valders, Wisconsin and Sarah and Tim Halloran of Dwight; eight grandchildren, Carl (Kendra) Sipes, Ashley Bozue, Michael Halloran, Tyler Halloran, Morgan Myers, Matthew Myers, Katie Bollini and Nicholas Bollini; and two great grandchildren, Grayson Sipes and Lyla Sipes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert on October 30, 1998; four brothers, John, Harold, Jack and Harry Murray; and two sisters, Agnes Hall and Edna Satterfield.

The family will receive friends at The Church of Hope, 202 North Monroe Street in Gardner, on Saturday, December 12, 2015, from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service 2:00 p.m. Reverend Jan Chandler will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Audrey will be laid to rest with her husband Herbert.

Pallbearers will be Audrey's grandchildren: Carl Sipes, Ashley Bozue, Michael Halloran, Tyler Halloran, Morgan Myers, Matthew Myers, Katie Bollini and Nicholas Bollini.

Audrey asked that Flowers be omitted, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to: The Church of Hope or The Gardner Emergency Department. You may also call a friend and go out to lunch to remember Audrey.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, share photographs or view Audrey's memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. 203 Liberty Street in Gardner. (815-237-2526).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 9, 2015.

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Tina Meyer

December 9, 2015

Deb, Herb, Rita and Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. I'm sure she will be missed by many. So many memories of her and my mom. God bless you and all of your families..

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