Audrey P. Gilligan, 91, of 2 South Avenue, Bradford, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 30, 1930, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Warren L. Mong, Sr. and Dorothy Virginia (Johnson) Mong. She was a 1948 graduate of Bradford High School.
In 1951 she married Charles C. Knowlton who died in 1966.
Audrey's career as a beautician began with an apprenticeship under Peg McGinnis. She was a hairdresser for 53 years; the last 34 years was the owner and operator of Audrey's Beauty Salon.
She really enjoyed every moment with all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Republican Women’s Committee, and a knitting group. She sponsored a softball team for years in the Bradford City League and she loved a good game of Euchre.
Surviving are two daughters, Darla (the late Michael) Raybuck, of Bradford, and Cynthia Audrey (Kevin Reimel) Lane, of Quakertown, two sons, Gregory (Deborah) Knowlton, of Lewis Run, and Charles (Beverly) Knowlton Jr., of Bradford, two stepsons, Kenneth Gilligan of Commanche, Texas, Gary Gilligan Jr. of Arlington, Texas, 10 grandchildren, Ashley (Rich) Hatch, Gregory Knowlton Jr., Michael Raybuck, Megan (Edward) Panighetti, Thomas (Ashley) Raybuck, and Dylan Lane, Cassidy Howell, Joseph Gilligan, Sarah Gilligan, and Bailey Gilligan, 14 great grandchildren, Gunner Raybuck, Kaelyn Raybuck, Matthew Bickford, Hunter Raybuck, Levi Raybuck, Wyatt Raybuck, Hoyt Raybuck, Dartin Panighetti, Harlee-Ann Panighetti, Aydan Landes, Selah Landes, Steven Knowlton, and Bella Knowlton, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Steven Knowlton who died October 28, 1992, one brother, Warren “Bud” Mong Jr., two sisters, Marilyn Van Curen and Dorothy “Sandy” Black, also was preceded in death by her three half bothers, Kenneth Conrad, Richard Walizer, and Norman Bookamire.
Family will receive friends on Saturday October 15, 2022, from 11 am to 12 pm at the Hilltop Baptist Church, at 12:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Simms Pastor, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Hilltop Baptist Church Gifford, PA 16732.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com