Audrey Mote
May 09, 2017
Audrey Mote, 89, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away May 9, 2017, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk.
She was born December 29, 1927 in Des Moines to Albert and H. Mae Peppin. Audrey graduated from East High School in Des Moines. She married F. Gilbert “Gil” Mote on April 7, 1956. She retired from the Des Moines Public School System in 1994 where she had been an office manager for many years.
Audrey was a very active member and Past Worthy Matron of the Southgate Eastern Star Chapter in Des Moines. She was a member of the Norwalk United Methodist Church.
Audrey is survived by her husband of 61 years, F. Gilbert “Gil” Mote; sister, Dora Munson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and H. Mae Peppin; and her three brothers, Harold, James and Joseph.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Drive in Norwalk.
Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Norwalk United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carol Manley
05/13/2017
Gil, you and Audrey were always happy. I remember running into you both at the circus every year with my grandkids. You were always laughing and having fun. You are in my prayers Gil.
Irene Porter
05/13/2017
I was so sorry to read about Audrey's death. I remember all the years we met at Eastern Star. She was such a wonderful person. I am thinking of you Gil.
David, Terri, Alex and Ben Munson
05/11/2017
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Godspeed Audrey. You shall always be in our prayers.