S. Kris Aubrey

January 28, 1948 - August 22, 2018

S. Kris Aubrey, age 70 of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 11:19 A.M. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938. Mrs. Aubrey was born on January 28, 1948 in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Ross and Virginia (Smith) Hogue. She married Kenneth L. Aubrey on May 21, 1982 in Mattoon, IL. Survivors include her loving husband Kenneth L. Aubrey of Mattoon, IL; four children, Kendel A. Gardner of Mattoon, IL, Gregory Lee Gardner and his wife Jennifer of Mattoon, IL, Kenna A. Clark of Toledo, IL and William S. Aubrey of Lerna, IL; six grandchildren, Silvey P. Gardner of Mattoon, IL, Ginger P. Gardner of Mattoon, IL, Andrea Hellman and her husband Brock of Mattoon, IL, Sierra Aubrey of Richview, IL, Cory Sims of Edwardsville, IL and Lilly Aubrey of Beebe AR. She was preceded in death by her father Ross J. Hogue; her mother, Virginia H. Johnson and stepfather Kenneth Johnson. Kris was a retired employee of Blaw Knox Mfg. in Mattoon, IL. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary of Mattoon, IL. Kris was true animal lover, rescuing animals and currently sheltering three dogs and five cats. When she wasn’t tending to her animals and pets she enjoyed flower gardening, camping, boating and her fall trips to St. George Island, FL. But most of all, Kris was a people person who liked entertaining and being around people, especially her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She leaves cherished memories that will not be forgotten by those whose lives she touched. Memorials may be made to the Genesis Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1985, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please Visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.