Audrey Francis Knode

Audrey Francis Knode, 83, of Perkasie died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Milford Twp. She was the wife of the late James R. Knode. Born in Roven, France she was the daughter of the late Reginald G. & Mabel (Haskins) Chandler. She lived with her parents in France until WW II then she was sent to England to be with relatives until her parents could join her. She also resided in Virginia prior to moving to Pennsylvania. Audrey was a talented artist known for folk art paintings of covered bridges and barns. She was well know as the "saw lady" having painted on hand saws and circular saws. She attended many craft shows until her health declined. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was active in the land Army Corps of young girls who replaced English boys on farms. Audrey was a seamstress in local factories in Perkasie before retiring. She is survived by a daughter Elaine Sipes and her husband Ken of Perkaise and a son Barry Knode and his wife Sharon of Quakertown. Four grandchildren Chris Sipes, Brian Sipes, Melanie Leister and Rachael Knode. Six great grandchildren Austin, Brandon, Connor, Mason, Justin, and Jacob. Memorial Services were held on Thursday. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown was in charge of the arrangements In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Service Information A service summary is not available