Velma Andrews

Obituary of Velma Dean Andrews

MRS. VELMA ANDREWS - age 75 of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, Tennessee. Funeral Services for Mrs. Velma Andrews were conducted on Monday, February 13, at 1p.m. from the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Barry Miller officiating. Jason Binson, Kyle Leath, Kevin Smith, Tracy Hawkins, Jason Phillips, and Kenny Davis served as Honorary Pallbearers. Kyle Polston, Tim Wix, Ronnie Steen, Josh Wix, Kyle Wix, William Holliman, Randall Polston, and Zach White served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Barnfield-Andrews Cemetery in the Old Bottom Community. Velma was born on August 8, 1936 in Macon County Tennessee to the Late Jimmie and Bertha Mae Maulden Herald. Besides her parents, Velma was also preceded in death by a beloved nephew Ricky Wayne Wix. Velma married the love of her life and spouse of fifty four years Mr. Robert Lewis Andrews on December 20, 1957, Mr. Lewis survives. Velma was saved as a young girl and joined the Brattontown Missionary Baptist Church in Lafayette, where she remained a member until her death. Velma began her Nursing Career at the Janwynella Nursing Home in 1966. There she was employed as a Nursing Assistant until 1978, at which time Velma began work at the Macon County General Hospital. She passionately worked helping people with their illnesses and discomforts, always sharing a smile to brighten their day. Velma retired from Macon County General in 1996 to care for her elderly mother. Velma's family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her grandbabies and great-grandbabies, as well as all of her many friends. Velma loved to mow the yard as long as she was able and enjoyed sewing and working with her hands, in her free time. Velma lost her leg to a struggle with diabetes in 2005 and gradually her health failed. The Lord saw fit to take Velma to her eternal home where her illnesses are no longer a burden. Although she is gone, Velma will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved her. Mrs. Velma leaves behind; Husband, Robert Lewis Andrews, Daughter, Regina Lynn (Randy Joe) Cothron, Grandchildren, Brandy Renee (Nathan) Strack, Carla Mae (Brian)Thompson, Travis James (Tracey) Cothron, Sister, Virginia (Kenney) Ponder, Special Friend, Eller Sircy, Eight Great-Grandchildren as well as several Nieces and Nephews and a Host of Good Friends. Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. 615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com