Audrey Vernice McCormick, age 97, of Loxahatchee, Florida, and formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, February 16, 2017, at her home in Florida.
     She was born October 1, 1919, in Flora, the daughter of Calvin and Ethel (Hamilton) Davis. She was united in marriage to Loman McCormick on June 1, 1935, in Aurora, Illinois, and he preceded her in death in 1976.
     Audrey is remembered for her devotion to family and commitment to working throughout life until retiring in her mid-80’s. Her dog was always her special companion, and she cared for several over the years.
     She is survived by a son: Lester McCormick and wife Jill of Loxahatchee, Florida; 2 daughters: Charlotte Alfter and husband Curtis of Karnak, Illinois; and Tina Dupes and husband Scott of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; 9 grandchildren: Bryan, Krysten, Misty, Jason, Porscha, Travis, Kyle, Lucas, and Nicole; and 4 great-grandchildren: Bryanna, Madyson, Chole, and Heidi; a brother: Clarence Davis and wife Nancy of Dix, Illinois; and 2 sisters-in-law: Beverly Davis and Mildred Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 3 brothers: Robert, Louis, and Lester Davis; and 2 sisters: Violet Manson and Dorothy Striegel.
     A funeral service for Audrey McCormick will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.