Audrey E. Nuckles

78, of 401 Craver Ave. died at 8:50 am Monday, November 24, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born on March 17, 1930 at the family home in rural Warren County near Monmouth to Clarence Dewey and Minnie Mae Shumate Hobbs. She married Robert L. Nuckles on January 16, 1948 in Monmouth, IL. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons-in-law, Howard Welsh and Rich Trulock, and a grandson, Kyle Welsh. Audrey is survived by three daughters, Linda (and Dave) Ryan of Abingdon, Susan Trulock of Galesburg and Lynne (and Gene) Skinner of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Jason Hahn, Barry Welsh, Jeremy Trulock, Matt Skinner and Gina Skinner; four step-grandchildren, Dustin (and Janice) Welsh, Steve (and Chris) Ryan, Brett Ryan and Rachel (and Ryan) Potts; nine step-great grandchildren, Dakota Welsh, Devin Welsh, Demi Welsh, Stephanie Shephard, Stephen Shephard, Tanner Ryan, Kolby Ryan, Jack Potts and Gracie Potts. She grew up in the Aledo and Monmouth areas and attended Aledo High School and later graduated from Monmouth High School. She had lived most of her adult life in Abingdon. She was a homemaker and had also worked in the office at the Blue Bell, worked at Jennings Dry Cleaning, worked at the Maid-Rite and later in the office at Abingdon Farm Equipment. She was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church. She was also a member of the Abingdon Boat Club, the Junior Women's Club, the Women and Couples Bridge Clubs, the Ladies and Couples Golf Leagues at Laurel Greens Public Golf Club in Knoxville. Audrey loved to read, do cross stitching and embroidery. Her grandchildren were the love of her life. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Rev. Jerald Hill will officiate. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to John Mosser Public Library, Abingdon First Responders or the Abingdon Christian Church.

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