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Audrey Faye Hatley Wells, 88, of San Antonio died on February 17, 2023. Audrey passed peacefully in hospice, where she had received professional, compassionate care during her final months. Those wishing to express their regard for Audrey and her remarkable life are invited to the family home on March 4, 2023, beginning at 1:30 pm. The address is 183 Adeline Lane in Bulverde, Texas. Audrey was born on September 29, 1934, at home in Indian Gap, Texas, so named because of its location “between two hills” in Hamilton County. As a single mother raising two active sons, Audrey was known for her tenacious work ethic. Her longest tenure was at a classic San Antonio business, Nogalitos Gear Company. It was her job to order, stock and inventory the daunting array of parts that make up an automotive transmission. Although Audrey worked long and demanding hours, she managed to create a loving, welcoming home. It's a testament to Audrey's character – her selflessness, her acceptance and forbearance of others – that her home was legendary in the neighborhood as a place for young people to assemble and be themselves without judgement. It's hard to convey just how rare this kind of warm and edifying refuge was at the time. Later, as the lives of those closest to her drew to a close, Audrey helped take care of her mother, father, and cherished friend Elloyd Barth. True to her nature, Audrey's watchful attention and unflagging labor made sure they were as comfortable as possible. One of Audrey's proudest achievements was earning the title of master gardener. As a gifted, tireless and meticulous horticulturist, she applied her skills to introducing the beauty of the natural world to family and friends. At the condo complex where she was a longtime resident, Audrey helped transform the landscape of the entire community. In short, Audrey was an extraordinary person who withstood, survived and flourished with dignity and determination. Finally, it would be a grave oversight not to mention the love she showered on her pets, especially her fox terriers Gina and Cricket. She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Sheldon Hatley and father, Noah Carter Hatley and sister Linda Hatley Jurgens. She is survived by her sons, Ricky and wife Gloria Wells; Hal Wells and wife Ana Venegas; brother Douglas and wife Rhonda Hatley, beloved niece Larena and nephew Davin Hatley. Grand children Christopher, Julian, Julia, Nathan, David, Noah and Jackson Wells, and great grandson Brandon Wells. Nieces Pamela and husband Joe Cortez; Angela Fay and husband Mike Petrawski.

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Audrey Hatley Wells

September 24, 1934 - February 17, 2023