- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1919
- Date Of Death: May 18, 2009
- State: Illinois
Audrey Woods Tadie, 89, of 254 Knox Rd 2200 N Wataga, died May 18, 2009 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg.
Audrey was born August 23, 1919 in Galesburg, the daughter of Charles and Mae Hickman Woods. She graduated from Shelbina High School in Shelbina, MO. She then attended the University of Missouri and received her associate’s degree in education from Western Illinois University. She taught at Clay school for one year prior to marrying Anthony Tadie, Sr. on May 1, 1943 in Galesburg. After they were married she became a homemaker.
Surviving Audrey are four sons, Dr. Andrew (and Dr. Nancy) of Seattle, WA, Anthony Jr. (and Gail) of Wataga, John (and Kelly) of Princeton, and Mark (and Renee) of Alexis; 3 daughters, Anne (and Joseph) Tadie-Slez of Rio, Mary (and Bryan) Grieme of Oklahoma City, OK, and Marty Hall of Rolling Meadows; a sister, Alta Hand of Galesburg; and a daughter-in-law, Renee Smith-Tadie of Baton Rouge, LA. Also surviving Audrey are her ten grandchildren, Juliana Aldrich, Susan Tadie, Elizabeth Tadie, Jace Tadie, Audrey Grieme, Harrison Grieme, Jessica Tadie, Mary Kate Tadie, Anna Hall and Emily Hall; and 2 great grandchildren; and two ½ sisters, Leila Woods and Fern Chatterton. Preceding Audrey in death are her husband, Anthony on October 20, 1997; a son, James Tadie; and a daughter, Susan Tadie.
Audrey was an active member of D.A.R., recently receiving her 40 year certificate. She was also a member of New England Women’s Club, Oliver Wendell Holmes Club, and the Henderson Women’s Club. She was a past member and president of St. Patrick’s Church Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies of Mary.
Audrey will be fondly remembered for her smile and laughter. Her outstanding talents included making special holiday dinners and baking, especially pies and rolls. Her interests included traveling, clubs, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Her children will remember that though there were 9 of them, Audrey found time to make each one feel special.
