Audrey Maxine Craven

Audrey Brewer Craven, 82, of Troy Caveness Road, Ramseur died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Craven was born in Chatham County on May 11, 1930 the daughter of William B. and Dora (Phillips) Brewer. She was the owner/operator of Mayberry Ice Cream Shoppe for numerous years and also operated Craven Realty and grew up attending Providence Independent United Methodist Church. Audrey was preceded in death by daughters, Nancy Robbins and Ann Vetter and a son, Dickie Robbins. She is survived by her husband: Paul Craven; one daughter: Susan Dudek and husband, Stan of Wilkesboro, NC; grandchildren, Ariel Vetter of Asheville, NC, Ashley Robbins of Raleigh, NC, Lauren Robbins of Raleigh, NC, Stephen Dudek and wife, Noelle of Greensboro, NC, Jennifer Mason and husband, Allen of Jacksonville, FL, Jordan Craven of Jacksonville, FL; step-sons, Michael Craven and wife, Debbie of Jacksonville, FL and Larry Craven and wife, Helen of Ramseur and two great-grandchildren, Jayden Robbins and Ella Mae Mason. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the church from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Providence Independent Methodist Church, 905 Providence Church Road, Siler City with Rev. Brian Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to Providence Independent Methodist Church, 1170 Bonlee-Bennett Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Hospice of Randolph County, P O Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.