Audrey A. Lavender

Audrey A. Lavender, 82, of Galesburg, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

She was born June 23, 1934, in Rushville, the daughter of Herman and Ulva (Haun) Taylor. She married Don Lavender on September 21, 1954 in Quincy.

She is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Don; four children, Rick Lavender of Mobile, Alabama, Lori (Sam) Ester of Alexis, Lisa (Chuck) Bankes of Galesburg, and Lynn Lavender of Chicago; four grandchildren, Melinda Angelotti, Lindsey Ester, Jarrod Lavender, and Nicole Ester; three great grandchildren, Addison, Carter, and Camden Angelotti; a sister, Norma Murphy of Kerrville, Texas; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Taylor of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harlan Taylor and Charles Taylor; two sisters, Irene Lancaster and Wanda Mitchell; and a sister-in-law, Gloria Taylor.

Audrey has lived in Galesburg since the age of 10. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1952. Audrey was a homemaker. She had also worked at the Orpheum Theatre, was a bookkeeper at Walgreen’s, worked in sales for Sear’s, and was a line worker at Maytag.

Audrey was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Cottage Hospital Senior Circle and had attended VNA for several years. In her younger years, Audrey enjoyed roller skating. Later in life, she enjoyed line dancing. Family was very important to Audrey and she enjoyed Skyping with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Ecklund officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.