Audrey Shenandoah at the Summer Solstice Concert, Onondaga Nation School, June 2010

Karen Mihalyi, Choir Director, wrote:

It is with a sad heart that I announce the death of Audrey Shenandoah, Clan Mother and Member of the Eel Clan, Onondaga Nation and mother of Bob Shenandoah, tenor.

Audrey has been a constant at our concerts for over 20 years, often sharing wisdom, poetry, ideas. From the front row ( often along side Marjory Wilkins) she would smile, eyes twinkling, always quick to appreciate us.

I am deeply saddened. Our Grandmother Moon…, a bridge and guide, fierce and tender, wise, beautiful, brilliant. This is a great loss.