Audrea Lopez

Age 41 of Godley, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Morris Hospital.

Born March 21, 1983, in Joliet, Illinois, Audrea Ellen is a daughter of Vanessa (Neely) Bortkewicz and Jerry Riggs. She was raised and educated in Dixon, Tennessee and graduated from Hickman County High School with the Class of 2000. Audrea later relocated to Godley, and previously worked as an assistant deli manager at Berkots Super Foods in Braidwood, Illinois. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and with her family. Audrea dearly loved her son, Michael, and was a proud mother. She will be deeply missed by those that loved her.

Survivors include her parents: Vanessa (Rich) Bortkewicz of Morris, Illinois and Jerry (Barb) Riggs of Wilmington, Illinois; her maternal grandmother, Phyllis (the late Dean) Voyles of Shelbyville, Illinois; her beloved son, Michael Hartzell Lopez of Godley; six brothers and sisters: GeorgieAnna (the late Ralph) Brainard of Bradley, Illinois, Kristina (Alberto) Reyes of Joliet, Illinois, Jerry (Brianne) Riggs, Jr. of Wilmington, Thomas Edward Kruger, Jr. of Godley, Samantha Riggs of Wilmington, and Cheianne Riggs of Wilmington; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

Audrea was preceded in death by her grandparents: James and Audrey Neely and Harold and Hazel Riggs; one great aunt, Pearl Adams, and two aunts and one uncle: Harold "Buddy" Riggs, Jr., Barbara Shafer, and Betty Hatfield.

Family will receive friends for a visitation at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Audrea's memorial page via social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory in Wilmington (815) 476-2181.