Precious family –
How can you describe let alone grasp what our Dearest Gigi has seen and experienced in her life’s journey – and we’re all apart of it connected forever!

From most humble beginnings in the mountains of Tennesee – truly the roots of country music – a musical God-faring family was the norm of the day and hers was no exception.  With young and old alike singing songs with glorious harmonies - we all know something magical happens.

Well she passed this eternal torch on to her girls Bebe, Melody and Susan, who in turn passed in onto to the rest of us.

Professionally she was a hoot – imagine a real Telephone Operator of the day – that’s our Gigi –

Imagine - one of the most successful Real Estate Brokers of the day – that’s our Gigi.

Imagine it was her “Go for it Spirit” that culminated with her stage name Lucky as sidekick with Chet Atkins in the earliest of of Country Music days of the late 1940’s into the early 1950’w – that’s our Lucky Gigi riding the Country Music wave.

But her pride and joy was realized a generation later with her girls coming of age as The Blackwell Sisters!

And…imagine everything in between.

To those that were with her every step what an honor to see you honor Gigi has the family Matriarch, powerful and inspiring for sure.  One of our most cherished memories is when out of no where she burst into her giggle – we all loved it and never knew when she was going to do it – it just came out and was infectious!  One of my most cherished memories was leading her in her last dance – she followed my lead perfectly after no question fist time in decades!

A force in her prime to be reckoned with…a protector…a giant heart…and above all a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and our last living Matriarch.

It was my honor to spend the sunset of her life with her - my life has forever changed because of her – our Gigi - 
-Bobby Singerman

Missy, Susan, Adam and family. I don't even know what to say. I am so sorry for your loss. This family has been part of me since I was a little girl. You are family to me. So much time spent with you all, all the elders in this family taught me to play the guitar and so many amazing memories are burned in my mind. Playing and singing for hours together. I know you take comfort knowing that GG is reunited with Beaba and what a reunion of music that must be! One day we will all be together on the other side and what an epic jam session we will have together! I love you all so very much. Welcome back home GG, love you. You will be missed. 

So difficult to find the words to express the sadness I have felt since I heard of the passing of Audrey..She was one of the greatest and most talented woman I ever met..She inspired me with her guitar playing and her voice..It is because of her I found my journey into the music world. I love you my friend..You will be greatly missed..Thank you for all the memories..Linda 

I certainly will miss you Aunt Audrey. Some of my fondest childhood memories were when my family drove to your house on Humphrey Street in Tampa. All us cousins had such a great time swimming in the pond in back of your house, riding Susan’s horse, going on TV with Beverly and the Beatles Fan Club! You always had music, guitars and singing. I loved it! More recently I had the privilege of seeing you at Melisa’s house. Your voice was always sweet and you always asked about my mama.(Betty) You left a legacy of music for your family. I love you and will miss you!
Marsha Raulerson DeLuca

I love you, Grandmother, and I'll miss you a lot. Sending lots of love to my family today.

Condolences to Adam, Missy, Susan and the rest of the family. Much Love

-David and Amanda

I loved my “GG” she filled my heart with love every time I visited.  My deepest sympathies go out to my wonderful family may you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. My fondness memory of her was she asking me to get her another another creamsicle ice cream bar.  She told me …honey I love those…. do you mind getting me another!…..I will miss you GG!   Annie

I am so sorry for your lost of your mother grandmother and aunt.i didn't get to be with her the last several years but I have enjoyed talking with Susan and hearing from her. We all loved her very much. She will be missed but the good news is you will be with her one day again. LOVE YOU ALL

Susan, Melisa,  Adam, and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother/ GG. The bond and love you all share always is at the forefront of all thoughts and memories of your family. Wishing each you comfort and peace as you grieve such a loss and pray the love and memories you share sustain you until you are reunited celestially.  Love and hugs, Steve 

To the best mother a child could ever ask for…… for all the many times you came straight home from work to be with your 4 children after daddy died. A piece of me was lost when you left this world. We will meet again in heaven. I love you mother.
Your middle, Suzanny 

My mind goes back to yesterday when I first met Audrey, only  moments before I had met her daughter Melody and boy she was a beauty.  Little did I know that moment would change my life completly. I ask Melody if I could take her home that night and she said for me to ask her mother. Audrey said yes I could drive her home but only if Melodys friend went along with us.  It didnt take long for me to realize this was destiny. Audrey loved country music , she sang and played the guitar and was from Knoxville Tennessee. I was head over heals in love with her daughter and being a country bumpkin I thought to myself, God must really love me. 
Audrey wrote a song called Tennessee and when she played her guitar and sang it, thats where you would want to be, it had a country blues feeling and made you want to tap your feet. Although it has been sixty three years ago and how quickly that time has passed, as I travel down this road of life I thank God he put this special person in my path, and in my heart the memory will linger on and someday in heaven we will sing another song 
Good bye Audrey Blackwell Lewis Wiley you will always be loved.
Your Son in Law,
Bill Burgner 



We will miss and love you everyday until we are together again. 

She was a strong, smart, classy, loving woman that shaped my life in incredible ways. I will never forget her.

OBITUARIO

Audrey Elise Wiley

19 marzo, 1928 – 7 mayo, 2022

Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories

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