Audra Mae Lance

AUDRA MAE LANCE, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 pm, Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Oak Hill, Waterloo, Illinois.

She was born to the late James and Beedie (nee Merritt) Nichols on February 11, 1 9 34 in Senath, Missouri.

Audra married Bill Lance on December 31, 1951 in Greene County, Arkansas; he preceded her in death on August 9, 1981.

Audra worked as a sales clerk at Foodland in Red Bud. From 1969-1976, she had owned and operated Reabans Restaurant in Red Bud. She later moved to Brookport, Illinois and sold insurance.

She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed growing flowers and plants. She was a collector of antiques, especially rolling pin, cookie jars and baskets.

Survivors:

2 Children: Vicky (Mark) Cowell Red Bud, IL

Michael Lance Red Bud, IL

1 Sister: Laverne (Lavon) Lance Red Bud, IL

6 Grandchildren: Billy Lance, Matt (Brooke) Cowell, Amy (Alan) Deterding, Brandon (Stephanie) Lance, Heather Althoff and Rebecca Lance

13 Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters-in-law: Peggy (Ron) Adams Munford TN

Rosemary Nichols Campbell, MO

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband – Bill Lance , 1 Son – Mark Lance and

2 Brothers- Cletus Nichols and J.B. Nichols

Funeral Service:
11:00 am , Monday, October 15, 2018

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:
Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:
Massac Memorial Garden s

Metropolis, Illinois

Visitation:
Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church – Screen Project or Alzheimer Association.