Audrey Jewel Townsend

Audrey Jewel Townsend, age 79 of Rusk, Texas, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2020. She was born December 14, 1940 in Kountze, TX. She truly loved all kids and sports and was a coach to many of us for softball and basketball in the 70-80’s. She worked for Rusk ISD for many years, Isaacs Motor Co. and retired from Bacon Auto in Palestine.
She is proceeded in death by her precious daughter Jennifer Townsend, parents Jeff and Gertie Overstreet, and husband Jim Townsend.

Our sweet mother is survived in death by son Brian and wife Misty Townsend of Alto, daughters Julie Townsend of Rusk and Lisa Townsend Parr and husband Robert (Bob) Parr of Decatur TX, Grandsons Hunter and Todd Hayden Townsend and granddaughters Katie Farmer and husband Lee with great-grandchildren Tyler and Derek Jordan, Kayla Middleton, Shayla Townsend, and Emma Duvall, brother Jeff and wife Margaret of Livingston and sister Cindy Overstreet also of Livingston, Brother-in-law and wife Wayne and Betty Townsend of Rusk, best friend Maxine Strait of Rusk, and many nieces and nephews.

Due to the unfortunate circumstances going on today, we will plan a memorial service to be announced at a later date.