Audrey D. Merseal, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:25 P.M., Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Audrey had been an outreach worker for Western Egyptian for 36 years.  She had also been a teachers aid for Wheatley and Ward Schools.  She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church of Du Quoin, American Legion Auxiliary, President of the PTA, and Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary.  She was a volunteer for the Food Pantry and the Fairview Nursing Center.
She was born February 23, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Wilma (Feldscher) Mayberry.
Audrey married Nelson Merseal on December 3, 1966 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death in 1991.
She is survived by one son - Steve Merseal and fiancé Andrea Cashion of Du Quoin, one granddaughter - Sandra Merseal of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Nyx Hill and Mykale Garza both of Du Quoin, one sister - Debbie Swiney and husband Richard of Du Quoin, one nephew - Richard Swiney Jr. and wife Sarah of Du Quoin, one niece - Lori Ichou and husband Mo of Du Quoin, and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Gray officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Searby Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.