of Harrison, AR
December 24, 1921 - December 21, 2016
Lillian Mae Andrews, age 94 of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. She was born December 24, 1921, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of Edward Joseph and Catherine (Murphy) Malloy. Her father was born in Glasgow, Scotland and her mother in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the youngest of 10 children.
Lillian left Pawtucket to join the Army. Seven of Lillian's siblings served in World War II at the same time and all returned alive. Lillian was stationed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal and served as the secretary to a General. She met her husband, Norman Andrews, whom she tried to run off every day, who was also stationed at Pine Bluff as a Master Sergeant assigned to a General as his driver and escort. She said she finally had a date with him to try to get rid of him…..that didn't work. She married Norman and they were married 30 years until his death in 1977.
Lillian joined the First Presbyterian Church in Harrison after WWII and settled in to live the remainder of her life in Harrison. She was a member of PEO AG, a member of Chapter Ki Sigma Sorority, and enjoyed playing Bridge. She was volunteered by her children as home room mother about every year in elementary school. She was a member of the PTA and was Den Mother for a Cub Scout troop.
She enjoyed reading, playing golf, traveling, camping and fishing. Whatever activity she was involved with she was always at home when he children left and at home when they got out of school. Norman always told the stories about her fishing until he had the motor running; boat turned around and started to accelerate before mom would wind in her line. They enjoyed their camping friends at Peel where they were surrounded by people who wanted to relax, play cards and fish all night. Lillian and Norman sold their camper and bought a small cabin in Diamond City above Coffman Cove around 1975 so they wouldn't have all the problems with hooking up and hauling the camper. They enjoyed their hours on the deck looking at the lake.
Lillian was the vice president of Andrews Funeral Home Company and Christeson Funeral Home until it sold in 2009. She enjoyed the role she played in helping to travel and design the first funeral home built in Northern Arkansas.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and all her siblings. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Kay Andrews of Harrison and Pat and Debbie Andrews of Harrison; three grandchildren, Brandon Andrews and wife Janet of Springdale, Amber Curtis of Harrison, and Kasey Andrews Morgan and husband Tommy of Harrison; five great-grandchildren, Drew Curtis, Claire Curtis, Abigail Andrews, Anna Andrews and Lincoln Sims; a host of nephews and nieces; and many dear friends.
Visitation was Monday, December 26, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with funeral service following at at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Leonard Mast officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
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16 Condolence(s)
Jan Sprott
Monday, January 9, 2017
Dear Pat and family ,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. What a wonderful and long life she had and such a sweet remembrnce you wrote on her passing. I know you are missing her. I wanted to send you a card but couldn't find your address in phone book. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Jan and Jim Sprott
Ed & Kay Parda
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Pat & Debbie,
We were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time!
Sue & Lynn Jenkins
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Pat & Debbie
So sorry for your loss, and even more that we couldn't be with you. We have been out-of-state.
Your Mom was quite a lady. I know how much you respected and cared for her, and I'm sure she knew also.
My church has a name for these times - Quickening Times. When things slow down, and we get to see you again. We owe you hugs.
Love
Lynn & Sue Roller Jenkins
Jan Cromwell
Saturday, December 24, 2016
I am so saddened at the loss of your mother. I remember her as a sweet, sweet lady. My heart is with your family and I will keep you in my prayers.
Houston and Judy McElroy
Saturday, December 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
beverly williams blevins
Friday, December 23, 2016
my deepest an most heart felt sympathy is sent to you at this time Pat and Debbie an family may god bless you
Joyce Collins
Friday, December 23, 2016
Our deepest sympathy Pat. " There is no love like a mothers love"!!. Bill and Joyce Collins
Jason Bradley
Friday, December 23, 2016
Pat, Debbie and family,
Our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful woman inside and out! I always enjoyed chatting with her when she would come by the funeral home to visit. It was an honor to have known her. Our prayers are with you. -Jason, Carla, Craigon, Jacie and Cason
Vickie kane
Friday, December 23, 2016
I enjoyed visiting with lillian at hillcrest and will miss her. Praying for your family.
David Norried
Friday, December 23, 2016
Sincere condolences from the Norried Family.
Tom Compton
Friday, December 23, 2016
Pat - I am so sorry to hear this. You, Debbie & the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanna (Turney) Haggard
Friday, December 23, 2016
Pat and Mike - I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Andrews passing. What a wonderful, long life - such a beautiful gift. May God grant you and your families peace in knowing she is in heaven healthy and happy.
Amber Andrews Curtis
Thursday, December 22, 2016
I love you Nana. Say hi to Papa for me.
Bob & Kathy Pinson
Thursday, December 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
John Barnes
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Pat, You have our condolences upon the death of your mother. I regret that I cannot attend the service. Out of town company will be in our home on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Lynda Barnes
Matt and Rachel Sprenger
Thursday, December 22, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of Mrs. Andrews passing. Our prayers are with the family. We are honored to have known her and her sweetness.