"Dear Sheila, Reggie, Carla..Our hearts are sad that you have lost your MOM. She was a strong lady and very interested and proud of her family . We can easily reflect on some real good times we had with Aunt Audrey here on visits to Snohomish. Loved seeing her with her sisters (Katie..Mom and Aunt Eileen) some great pinochle and cribbage games.. Some great laughter and love has passed on from them to our ever growing family. She had lovely pennmanship...always remembering our birthdays and Christmas. We will miss our Aunt Audrey. Love, Larraine and Darrell Anderson"
In loving memory of
Audrey Lorraine Williamson
June 26, 1925 - September 4, 2014
Audrey Lorraine Britton Williamson, 89, of New London, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.
She was born June 26, 1925 in Brainerd, Minnesota, the daughter of Jesse and Cleo Wheeler Britton. On November 9, 1945 she married Earl Eldon "Bizz" Williamson in Snohomish, Washington. He died September 3, 1988. She was a graduate of Snohomish schools and attended a vocational school where she learned to rivet. She had worked at the Naval Air Station in Seattle where she helped repair B-52 bombers that had been damaged in the war. She enjoyed the label, "Rosie the Riveter". After moving to New London in 1945, she worked at Harpers Red & White Grocery, Geode Industries, Metromail, Walgrens Grocery, and DeJaynes Manufacturing. She was a member of the New London Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Circle. She enjoyed her pinochle club and playing cribbage, cooking, embroidering tea towels, word search puzzles, big band and polka music, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Williamson is survived by a son, Reggie (Pam) Wiliamson of New London; daughters, Sheila (Sam) Sonka and Carla Anderson of Lexington, KY; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Wilma Linkin and Arietta Barry of New London; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Irvin and Carl Britton, and sisters Enza Tougas, Dorothy Ackerson, Eileen Cornwell and Kathryn Bettzig.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 8, 2014 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Pastor Aimee Goldmeyer will officiate. Burial will be in Burge Cemetery. Visitation will begin after noon on Sunday, September 7, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A memorial has been established to New London Fire and Rescue and the New London Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Tributes
"Sheila, Carla, Reggie and families: We were so very sorry to learn of your mother's death. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all!"
"We remember the fun times we had working together at Harper's Grocery; and the many years that followed. Audrey was a wonderful person, who will be missed by many people."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember that beautiful smile. Such a wonderful, and beautiful lady. She will be missed by many "
"So very sorry, Reg, Sheila, and Carla, and your families. She will be missed by so many. I'm so grateful for having her in our extended family. Remember paint the house weekend for Jess and Angie in Lexington. She was determined to wash the windows and blinds with newspapers in hand to prevent streaking. She inspired everyone to keep busy, of course, with a smile and laughter. Again, so sorry. Pam and Greg Smith"