Eileen V. Andrews
November 6, 1918 - November 21, 2015
. . . she was a loving and devoted homemaker . . .
November 6, 1918 - November 21, 2015
. . . she was a loving and devoted homemaker . . .
Eileen V. Andrews, 97, passed away Saturday (Nov. 21, 2015) at Wellsville Manorcare Center following a brief illness.
Mrs. Andrews was born on Nov. 6, 1918 in Chicago, Ill. to George and Jeanette (Bosmann) Harter. She was a 1936 graduate of Parker High School in Chicago. On Sept. 16, 1939, she married Jay M. Andrews, who predeceased her on Dec. 1, 1990. Eileen worked as a claims specialist for Marsh & McLennan Agency in Rochester for many years before finishing up her career with State Farm Insurance where she retired in 1979. Eileen is survived by one son, Wayne J. (Barbara) Andrews of Wellsville; two grandchildren, Jonathan (Diane) DeDee of Portland, Ore. and Lauren (Quentin) Cordy of Jeffersonville, Ind.; one great grandson, Benjamin DeDee of Portland, Ore.; her many friends; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Gail Eileen DeDee; a brother, Wilmer Harter; and a sister, Georgia DeWitt. Eileen led an active life. In addition to her career, she was a loving and devoted homemaker for her husband and two children. She enjoyed volunteering her time in various community activities. Additionally, she was a lifelong member of the Arcadia Chapter 967 Order of Eastern Star and attended the United Methodist Church. There will be no prior visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville. Memorial contributions in Eileen’s name may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. |
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