Audrey Howell, 85, of Rochester, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.  Audrey was born on July 30, 1937, in Gary, Indiana. She was known by "Mimi" to many, and anyone who got to enjoy her cooking said it was the best. She was known for her delicious potato salad and deviled eggs to name a few. Audrey enjoyed reading and playing Scrabble with family. She was also a long time resident of Charlotte County Florida, where she loved the beach at Boca Grande. Audrey looked forward to her morning coffee every day and loved her sweets, which she called her "goodies". She used to work at a bank, ran the office at Winn-Dixie Grocery and helped in her and her husband's architectural drafting business.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan R. Howell; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Jake Howell.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Karen), Joe (Shawn), Jamie (Rosemary), Jay and Jason Howell; daughter, Danielle (Dan) Farris; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cremation was accorded by Wilson Park Funeral Home.