Audrey Gladys Kingsley, our mother and grandmother, took her final bow last Saturday morning.
With 103 years on this planet, she lived through history and witnessed changes, from England where she was born, to Australia, where she came to live.
Audrey moved to Byron Bay from Adelaide 35 years ago to be close to her family and keep them in check.
Extremely well-read and a queen of crosswords, she was responsible for numerous essays and homework bearing the names of her grandchildren.
She was highly appreciated as a teacher and headmistress in Adelaide, where she practiced until her retirement.
Her final seven months were spent at St Andrew’s aged care facility in Byron Bay, where they nursed her to her final breath.
Thanks Dr Gover
The care, love and dignity she experienced from everyone at the facility are beyond words. Dr Gover looked after Audrey with so much care, humour and respect. As a family, we are so thankful to everybody, for everything.
Audrey, Mum, Granny – your indomitable spirit will live on in all of our hearts.
Obituary provided by the Kingsley family.
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