Audrey G. Bovard, 80, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg, IN. Audrey was born in Ohio County, IN on October 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Irene (Scalf) Clifton and William Harold Clifton, Sr. She was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 1962 as class valedictorian. Audrey went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University and her Masters Degree from the University of Cincinnati. Audrey married Dick Bovard on July 17, 1965 at the Rising Sun Church of Christ. Audrey and Dick were married for 50 years until his passing in 2015. Audrey was a math teacher for 30 years. Her first year of teaching was at Lawrenceburg High School and her remaining years were spent at Rising Sun High School, retiring in 2000. Audrey was a huge supporter of Rising Sun School sports and was former cheerleader coach. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Audrey was a longtime and faithful member of the Rising Sun Church of Christ. She was very active in the church, serving as a teacher for Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Audrey’s greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and seeing the birth of her first great grandchild. Audrey had a very positive impact on the youth of Ohio County and will be deeply missed by her family and the entire community.
Audrey is survived by her daughter, Tammy Schwing (Scott), of Rising Sun, IN; by her son, Trevor Bovard (Micky), of Rising Sun, IN; by her beloved grandchildren: Riley Bovard, Jacob Bovard (Keira), Maddy Bovard and Rachel Schwing; by her cherished great granddaughter, Iris and by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Dick Bovard and by her brother, William “Bill” Clifton and his wife, Carolyn.
Funeral services will be 6:00 PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN with Greg Matthew officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 at Markland Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Rising Sun Church of Christ. marklandfuneralhome.com