Ms. Audrie V. Spinks

November 3, 1927 - November 27, 2018

Audrie V. Spinks, 91, of West Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to her heavenly home at 4 am, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Heddington Oaks Nursing Home. Audrie was born November 3, 1927 in Gibson, TN to Floyd and Gussie (Gill) Scott. She married Booker “BT” Spinks, they moved to Peoria in 1967 and lived in the Taft Homes. Audrie was a homemaker and worked at Wrights Restaurant until retirement. Audrie was kind and very loving. She loved cooking knitting, fishing and gardening; but her favorite past time was walking. Audrie leaves to cherish her most precious memories three sons, Booker T. Spinks, Jr., Ted (Gwendolyn) Spinks and Robert (Floretha) Spinks all of Peoria; two daughters, Ethel Howard and Joyce Morgan both of Peoria; two sisters, Earlean Burl of Milan, TN and Annie Moore of Clarksville, TN; 21 grandchildren; a host of great and great-greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two children preceded, Ella Mae Sanders and Scott Terry Spinks; three brothers, James Jones, Cleotha Jones and Jerry Green and one sister, Rosie Lee Hamilton. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 7, 2018 at City on the Hill with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor William Preston will officiate. Audrie will be inurned at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.