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Audrey Lilian Enkel

Written by Peter, on Tuesday, 28 August 2007

In loving memory of Audrey, 1937 - 2005.

Audrey Lilian Enkel, Née Sell

On the 4th January 1937 Audrey Lilian was born into the care of Lawrence and Margaret Sell.

In 1951 she met Peter, their friendship blossomed and they married in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, in 1956. Their loving relationship produced three sons, Jonathan, Roger and James. Her family became her universe. As time passed her family grew and she became proud grandmother to Nathan, Rebekah, Isaac, Jakob, Gabrielle, Hannah and Auburne.

Audrey at the beach

In later years a relentless deterioration of her health confined her to a wheelchair and she was thereafter progressively denied most of the activities she enjoyed most. Nevertheless, not once was she heard to complain or bemoan her lot and her words "I'm fine" or "I feel good" epitomized her courage and became bywords to those close to her. Her beautiful smile was her hallmark. This cheerful acceptance inspired all who met her.

Audrey with her three sons, James, Roger and Jonathan. James, Audrey's youngest has two children Isaac and Auburne. Roger, Audrey's middle son has 5 children Nathan, Rebekah, Jakob, Bella and Hannah. Jonathan, Audrey's eldest son has no children at this time.

Audrey didn't let her declining health get the better of her. She loved to go out and in this picture is enjoying a day out with her son Roger, his wife Jane and their dog Zoe. The beach is on the Norfolk coast.

Audrey particularly liked the following prayer, which was included in her funeral memorial:

"A North American Indian Prayer" by Star hawk

Earth mother, star mother, you are called by a thousand names,

May all remember we are cells in your body and dance together.

You are the grain and the loaf that sustains us each day,

and as you are patient with our struggles to learn

so shall we be patient with ourselves and each other.

We are radiant light and sacred dark, the balance,

You are the embrace that heartens

And the freedom from beyond fear.

Within you we are born we grow, live, and die

You bring us around the circle to rebirth,

within us you dance, forever.

Audrey's funeral service was held on August 5th 2005 at West Suffolk Crematorium. She passed peacefully after a long, but bravely borne, illness. She is with the angels now.

Last update: Tuesday, 11 September 2007

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Posted by Pixie, on 11-09-2007 20:27, , Registered

1. I remember

I first met Audrey (who introduced herslef to me as Rachel) in 1990. She was a great laugh and really good fun to be around! We would enjoy sitting in the living room listening to BBC Radio 1, and I do recall even now that one of her favourite songs at that time was by the Beautiful South. Rachel became my mother-in-law 10 years later in October 2000, by then she was already a grandmother to our (Roger and I) 3 children - Jakob, Bella and Hannah. She used to delight in the activites at our house when she'd visit - whether it be a new grandchild, a new kitten, a puppy, what ever the new addition to our family she would sit there glowing and smiling! Despite declining health, Rachel was a very strong woman who didn't let illness get the better of her. Her personal strength was always an inspiration to me. The fact that she never complained, even when things started getting really tough for her still amazes me. I wish we'd had longer, but am glad I knew Rachel. xox