Audrey Lois Dennison, 93, of Andover, passed away on Wednesday (July 28, 2021) in Bridgeport, W. Va.
Audrey was born June 28, 1928 in Andover. She was the daughter of the late Ernest H. and Ruth O. (Perry) Milligan. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Dennison and previous husband Kenneth E. Ordiway.
Audrey was a homemaker, a member of the Golden Agers, the Red Hat Society, the Wellsville Veterans of Foreign War, and a member of the Andover Alliance Church. She was an avid gardener with a green thumb. She loved to dance, listen to music, go shopping, crochet, dress up in costumes for various occasions, and loved to watch the Buffalo Sabre’s play. She enjoyed life, meeting new people, and especially spending time with all her family and friends.
Audrey is survived by three children, Gary L. (Jackie) Ordiway of Fairmont, W.Va., Thomas E. Ordiway of Andover and Milon J. (Margaret Ann) Ordiway of Wellsville; one stepson Audie (Judy) Dennison of Camden, W.Va.; one sister, Mona Nobrega, of Toledo, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Terina (Butch) Hairston, Josha (John) Miller, Bryanna (Carl) Ordiway, Shane Cockle, Sheila (Rolando) Aguilar, Tracy Waters, Jake Ordiway, Tonya (Joe) Shamyer, and Kenny (Jessica) Ordiway. She is also survived by 26 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; a special daughter and granddaughter in love, Sharon and LeeAnn Tonkery; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her special furry companion, Sunshine.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one sister, Vera Stockman; one brother Kenneth Milligan; one stepdaughter Sis Dennison; and one granddaughter Angela Cockle.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday (October 9) at 11:00 a.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Audrey’s name may be made to Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or to SPCA Serving Allegany County, PO Box 181, Belmont, NY 14813. © 2021 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
