Audrey (Jeannie) Wade, 79 a resident of Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL passed away on August 3, 2019. Her battle with heart disease and diabetes long term is now won. She can rest now and experience comfort and peace. She was born August 17, 1939 to Harry and Helen (Stanley) Evans of Stockton. She graduated Stockton High School in 1957. She owned and operated Country Side Cafe in Stockton. She waitressed for 65 years attracting many customers from everywhere she worked due to her personality and social skills. She finished her waitressing career at Karen's Kitchen and Catering in Stockton. Dietary and Food was her passion by far. She was a cook at Morgan Memorial Nursing Home and Pearl City Schools. She also worked at Atwood Automotive. When her health began to fail and she could no longer work, she continued her passion by cooking for family and friends. For years, she delivered cookies and other baked goods to less fortunate people who were home bound , especially on holidays. She was a strong and loving mom, grandma, great grandma and sister. Each role she played was to the very best of her ability and with love as her heart was as big as the moon. The highlights in her life were time spent with her children, her grand and great grandchildren, and her brothers and sisters. She enjoyed some gardening and working with her indoor plants. She resided with her son Brian and his wife and the kids when she could no longer work-being cared for by them. It was there she became a Green Bay Packer Fan! She initiated a lot of stink to all Chicago Bear fans after that.

She is survived by her 3 children; Brad, Denise and Deanna Williams, daughter-in-law Christine Williams, 5 grandchildren; Ashlee and Branden Williams, Skylar Williams, Tina (Duane) Reed and Jacob Snook. 3 great grandchildren; Jace, Bailey and Alex Reed, many nieces and nephews. 2 sisters, Donna (Duane) Kupersmith and Rita (Ron) Magee; 2 brothers: Keith (Alice) Evans and Stan (Kris) Evans and 4 partners in crime; Gregg G., Nancy L., Charlie D. and Connie M., the residents and staff of Walnut Acres. They were a big part of her care and healing.

She was preceded in death by parents, son Brian and Sister Shirley Kunz. The loss of her son so suddenly in May 2018 was a very emotional time for her. Yet she never gave up, as she knew she would be joining him some day.

A celebration of life will be held on August 10, 2019 beginning at 12:00 pm until we are done at the Zion Church in Pearl City, Il, 10082 W Sabin Church Road, Pearl City, IL   61062. Dishes to pass are welcomed as there will be food and good fellowship. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up. Cards may be mailed to Denise and Deanna Williams 118 E. Roosevelt, Freeport, Il 61032. Thank you to Pastor Wayne Fischer for making this happen and supporting Audrey and her family. Our hearts weigh heavy today without her but her spirit will go on forever. She has given us strength though all of her pain and has motivated each and every one of us in her own way implying "Never to give up". Heaven is about to receive a precious gift.