Audrey V. Hildreth

We shall not mourn her passing but shall rejoice for a life well lived. Knowing that she has made the transition to a home in Heaven is much more beautiful than anything. Audrey gave her life to the Lord, and now is added to her great and blessed family.

Audrey Virginia Hildreth was born November 23, 1935 to the union of the late Jeffrey and Geneva Osborn in Blevins, Arkansas.

She passed from this life on February 18, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffrey and Geneva Osborn, one sister, two brothers, her son Joe T. Hildreth, Jr., and five grandsons.

Audrey was a faithful and dedicated active member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was also a former member of Greater New Hope.

Audrey leaves her cherished memories to her son, David (Doris) Hildreth; daughters, Jean (Keith) Sanders, Beverly (Earnest) Evans and Donita (Stephen) House of Rockford, Illinois; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren of Rockford, Illinois and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Audrey will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1720 Morgan Street, Rockford, IL 61102, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

Audrey will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115.