NORTH LANSING - Audrey M. Palmer, 81, of 72 Locke Rd., Locke, NY (North Lansing) passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at Cayuga Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born November 5, 1926 in Cortland, NY, she was the only daughter of Roland and Daisy Rideout Rounds. As a homemaker, she was an Avon and Dutchmaid representative and painted and taught ceramics.

Audrey is survived by nieces and nephews, William E. Rounds, Phillip A. Rounds, Cindy M. Stull Michael C. Rounds, Dorothy F. Brown, Alan L. Rounds, Sarah A. Ink and their families; sisters in law, Sally Rounds of Ithaca, NY and Elizabeth Rounds of Sayre, PA; several cousins; and her companions, Larry and Mary Ann Sill of North Lansing. Audrey was predeceased by her four older brothers, Ralph, Gerald, Arlyn and Richard.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Willow Glen Cemetery with Rev. Harold Comings officiating. There are no calling hours.

Those not wishing to send flowers may make a contribution in memory of Audrey, to Hospicare and Palliative Services, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.

Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY is assisting the family.