Shirley Kay Andrews
July 27, 1949 ~ December 3, 2022
Born in:
McDowell County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Shirley Kay Andrews, 73, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Eula Mae Poteat Randolph.
Shirley was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, nana, aunt, cousin and friend. She was both the rock and soft place for so many. She had a heart large enough to carry and bear, while rejoicing with praise to the God she trusted in and served. She loved fiercely, and so, was fiercely loved.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jon Harding Andrews; a daughter, Joy Arthur (Jeremy) of Arden; a son, Jonathan Andrews (Dean Fitzpatrick) of Marietta, GA; four sisters, Pat Lunsford of Candler, Libby Waldrup of Asheville, Sarah Ramsey of Knoxville, TN and Waynett/Becky Watkins of Candler; two grandchildren, Joanna Arthur and Jesse Arthur as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Chuck Waldrup officiating.
In lieu of flowers and in Shirley’s memory, the family asks that you show a random act of kindness towards someone in need or less fortunate.
Services
Celebration of Life: December 17, 2022 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I loved Shirley and will always cherish the years we worked together! She was such a blessing to know! Hugs to all family members! You have lost a precious one but we know she’s in the loving arms of her Savior and we’ll see her again soon!
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a sweetheart whom we were blessed to know from our time attending church with her at Candler House of Prayer.
My heart is so broken! I grew up with Shirley, in church was so much fun. to wear each others shoes and spend the night together .I know that she is in the hands of God today worshipping. Praying for Jon and family.
I have the chance to work with her Son as his boss and I’m pretty sure she is just as sweet as her son our condolences go out to John and his family from the horizon sales team….
Sincerest Condolences and strength to the family at this time.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May god give you strength and peace.
Shirley will always be remembered with fondness. She was so much fun when we were growing up. She could always make a good time better. We haven’t been close in years but the last time I saw her I will never forget how she hugged me. She was a true friend from my past. My prayers are extended to her family as they face their loss.
Shirley was like my sister I never had when we were young/ we went to church together and spent many hours at each others house along with Bunny Sams I loved her all my life and know what a special lady she always was Heaven has a new angel singing with her mom and dad who were my second parents I want Jon Joy and Jonathan to know you are in my prayers but remember she is in Heaven the most wonderful reward she can have I loved her with all my heart and can’t wait to talk with her again when my time here is finished just be ready to go when Jesus calls you all home peace be with you all
Shirley was like my sister I never had when we were young/ we went to church together and spent many hours at each others house along with Bunny Sams I loved her all my life and know what a special lady she always was Heaven has a new angel singing with her mom and dad who were my second parents I want Jon Joy and Jonathan to know you are in my prayers but remember she is in Heaven the most wonderful reward she can have I can’t wait to talk with her again when my time here is finished just be ready to go when Jesus calls you all home peace be with you all
What an honor to love and be loved by this precious soul. My heart is broken. All my love to Jon, Jonathon and Joy and their families, as well as her sisters and all my beautiful family. She will be deeply missed.
Missing you already! You are so loved Pat and Rodney!
My deepest Condolences to you and your family.
Shirley was such a sweet person and a blessing to us. We especially enjoyed her hugs. Love and prayers to the family and sisters. Love Mary Mccoyle and Delores Wall
I so loved my sweet cousin Always fun when we got to see each other Praying for Gods comfort for the family. Anita