Audrey was born February 10, 1929, in Hallam, Nebraska, the third child of Herman and Gayle Obermeyer. Raised alongside her two brothers and sister, she moved to Independence, Missouri, in 1939 and graduated from William Chrisman High School.
On January 10, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Ralph Puhr. Together, they raised four children and shared a life rooted in love, faith, and family until Ralph's passing in 2015. They were longtime members of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. After raising her children, Audrey attended cosmetology school and worked as a beautician.
Audrey's greatest pride and joy was her family. She was the loving mother of four children: Cathy (Ed) Herald, Mike (Paula) Puhr, Carolyn (the late Mark) Wiggins, and Virginia (George) Chance.
Her legacy continues through her ten grandchildren: Jason (Angie) Puhr, Ben (Jamie) Wiggins, Jodie Puhr, Matthew (Jennifer) Herald, Sara (Sean) Rathbun, Kelly (Ron) Dawson, Alicia (Wade) Kotarba, Andrea (Ross) Hobbs, Rochelle (Steve) Sanaghan, and Joe Chance. She was also blessed with 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Affectionately known as "Grandma Sweetheart," she was cherished for her hugs, signature dishes, and delicious cookies.
For the final 12 years of her life, Audrey lived with her oldest daughter, Cathy, and son-in-law, Ed Herald, before receiving care at Oxford Grand during her final year. Surrounded by family, she continued to enjoy the love and companionship she treasured most.
Audrey enjoyed cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, working on puzzles, and, above all, spending time with family at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Audrey's life was a beautiful example of love, faith, and devotion to family. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy lives on through the generations she helped raise and the countless memories they share.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 13, at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Missouri, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with her beloved Ralph and embraced by the love of our Heavenly Father.
