Audra May Hendrickson

POCATELLO - Audra May Hendrickson, 37, of Pocatello, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Audra May was born on December 18, 1974 and was carried home in a red Christmas stocking. From early childhood, Audra May was blessed with many gifts and talents which continued throughout her adult life. She enjoyed music, gymnastics, rock collecting, and especially fishing/camping. Her love for gardening allowed her to possess a green thumb as has been seen by her beautiful house plants. Her talent of designing and building numerous rock gardens is evident in many areas of Pocatello. Trinket collecting of old bottles, computer expertise, swimming, reading and crocheting also occupied her time. She dearly loved her three children, Sarah, Rachel, and Noah. Her caring personality exuded love, friendliness, thoughtfulness and generosity to all with whom she came into contact. One of her favorite desserts was homemade tapioca pudding. In 1992, Audra married Michael F. McColery and her first child, Sarah, was born. They were later divorced. Her employment history includes her working as a cashier, waitress, and Avon representative. She attended classes at Idaho State University. Audra May is now at peace with her Heavenly Father. She is survived by her daughter Rachel Swenson of Pocatello, Id; son Noah Nii of Blackfoot, Id; half-sister Felicia (Clay) Ottley of Meridian, Id; mother Dona Burns of Pocatello, Id; father Virgil Hendrickson of Mountain Home, Id; grandfather Donald Hendrickson of American Falls, Id. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Beth Burns, grandfather James Burns, and grandmother Verla Hendrickson. A memorial to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012, at 4 p.m., Blazing Grace Church 690 Pershing, Pocatello, ID. Donations may be made to Family Services Alliance of Idaho, 355 S. Arthur, Pocatello, ID 83204, in the name of Audra May Hendrickson. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.Colonial-FuneralHome.com.