Audrey R. Justus, nee Boyd, 90, of Belleville, Illinois, born Sunday, January 7, 1934 in Rock Castle, Trigg County, KY and died on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

She was born to Oscar Turner and Johnnie, nee Davis Boyd, the youngest of 11 children, all of whom preceded her in death, Cecil, Bernice, Martha, Julia, Furn, Guy, Kathyrn, Ernestine, Ovid Davis, Oscar Turner, and Robert Gordon. She was also precede in death by a son, Ronald; a great grandson, Zachary; and her husband of 49 years, Mearl Justus.

Surviving are her daughters, Kay McGrew and Debra McNeely; grandchildren, Erin, Lauren, and Matthew; and great grandchildren, Journey, Roman, and Marley.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

A private interment service will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.
MISS ME -- BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free! Miss me a little -- but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me -- but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds, Miss me -- but let me go.

Braun Family Funeral Home in Columbia, Illinois was entrusted with the care of Mrs. Justus.