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Audrey Elaine Jenkins – Obituary

Audrey Elaine Jenkins, 77, of Goreville, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Herrin Hospital.

Audrey was born on February 16, 1939, in Metropolis to Herbert and Marjorie (Jackson) Davis.  She married Herman Jenkins on June 19, 1955.  He survives of Goreville.

Audrey worked at the Egyptian Drive-In and the Goreville Food Market.  She enjoyed painting, working on arts and crafts and spending time with her family.

Survivors include:

Husband-Herman Jenkins of Goreville

Daughter-Katrina and Scottie Jeter of Marion

Grandchildren-Tim and Amber Gower of Goreville and Jordan Jeter of Marion

Two great grandchildren-Nick Gower and Timmy Gower

Sister-Kay and Bill Reynolds of Chester

Brothers-Jerry and Deanna Davis of Crab Orchard and Alan and Jill Davis of Decatur

Sister-in-law-Barbara Jenkins of Marion

Several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Carl Jenkins

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Kevin McNeely officiating.  Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Thursday, August 4, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are suggested to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/ 1704 N. Court St/ Marion, IL   62959.  For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visitwww.bluefuneralhome.com