Audrey Ethel Ames
April 6, 1929 ~ September 29, 2017
Mrs. Audrey Ethel Ames (Corkrum) died peacefully in her home on September 29, 2017 in Fairfax, Virginia at the age of 88.
Audrey is survived by her children, Laura L. Ames of Fairview, Oregon; Patricia I. and Donald Whitney, of Helena, Montana; Thomas J. and Carmen Ames, of Purceville, Virginia. Audrey is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, he is preceded in death by her parents Marvel and Kenneth Corkrum; husband Thomas Jean Ames and daughter Kathleen A. Haywood.
Audrey was born on April 6, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1948. She married Thomas Jean Ames, the love of her life in 1949. Audrey was a talented artist and loved to paint throughout her life. After marrying Tom they lived in several states on the west coast before relocating to Fairfax, Virginia in 1970. Her life’s work was centered on her devotion to her husband and raising her children. A friend to everyone, she will be remembered for her strength, humor, deep affection for her pets and dedication to her family.
A funeral is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Money and King Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Audrey’s life. The family suggests memorial contributions to the ASPCA in Audrey’s name. https://secure.aspca.org/team/audrey-a-memorial-campaign
Audrey is survived by her children, Laura L. Ames of Fairview, Oregon; Patricia I. and Donald Whitney, of Helena, Montana; Thomas J. and Carmen Ames, of Purceville, Virginia. Audrey is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, he is preceded in death by her parents Marvel and Kenneth Corkrum; husband Thomas Jean Ames and daughter Kathleen A. Haywood.
Audrey was born on April 6, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1948. She married Thomas Jean Ames, the love of her life in 1949. Audrey was a talented artist and loved to paint throughout her life. After marrying Tom they lived in several states on the west coast before relocating to Fairfax, Virginia in 1970. Her life’s work was centered on her devotion to her husband and raising her children. A friend to everyone, she will be remembered for her strength, humor, deep affection for her pets and dedication to her family.
A funeral is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Money and King Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Audrey’s life. The family suggests memorial contributions to the ASPCA in Audrey’s name. https://secure.aspca.org/team/audrey-a-memorial-campaign
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Our Mother and GG had a deep love for animals, As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to:
https://secure.aspca.org/team/audrey-a-memorial-campaign
I first met Audrey, and her husband Tom, 35 years ago when I began dating their daughter, Patty. I could not have asked for a better mother-in-law to me or a better grandmother to our four children. I always found Audrey to be loving, caring, forthright, patriotic, supportive, faithful, and non-judgmental. Our children will miss their telephone calls with her and I will miss my long conversations with her, discussing life, politics and sports. My family will miss Audrey tremendously and we will never forget her.
Don Whitney
Audrey and Tom made me part of the family and made a point to be sure I knew it was okay, and maybe expected, that they would be “Mom” and “Dad”. That never changed over the years, which is a testament to her devotion to Family, no matter the source. I won’t forget the love and respect she showed me and my family. Rest in peace my dear Mom.