Audrey Dunnavant

Audrey Rosemary Dunnavant, 86, of Jefferson City, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, at St. Mary's Health Center. She was born on October 10, 1925, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late August and Stella Stegeman Schlueter. She was united in marriage on October 8, 1949, in Jefferson City, to Henry Andrew Dunnavant who preceded her in death on October 31, 1992. Audrey worked for Tweedie Shoe Factory and for the Missouri Department of Revenue until her retirement. After she retired, she was a homemaker. She lived for her family; spending time and caring for all her family was her passion. She was a member of Ladies of the Shrine in Bellville, Illinois, and St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. Survivors include: one daughter, Vickey (Dave) Scott, Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Tina Chaidez (Shane Duenkel); Craig Dunnavant; Travis (Elizabeth) Scott; two step-grandchildren, Kristina Scott; Melissa Scott; five great-grandchildren, Dylan Chaidez; Katelyn Scott; Trenton Scott; Riley Dunnavant; Kagan Dunnavant; and one step-great-grandchild, Devon Wells. She was also preceded in death by a son, George "Corkey" Dunnavant; a grandson, Cheston Dunnavant; one sister, Annabelle Dunnavant; and a brother, Wendell Schlueter. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Basil Eruo officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.