I remember Andrea from high school as a very sweet and kind person who always had a smile on her face...and what beautiful, long hair she had in high school!

Angie Wrenn Mayton did a great job of keeping us all (TDHS Class of '85) posted on Andrea's condition. I had been praying for Andrea for several months, and my prayer was that she would be healed. I'm sure you, the family, have heard many times that "she's in a better place" or "she's not suffering anymore" and while that is a great consolation, I know you still wish she was here with you. We don't know why God chose to take her at such a young age, but for some reason, it's part of His plan.

I am so glad that she and her husband were able to attend the reunion and she was able to experience that job.

Sincerely,

Lisa Wilkinson Baker

To Andrea's Family,

I went to the reunion with my wife Shari Crusenberry.I enjoyed meeting her for the first time. She is a nice lady. My wife enjoyed going to school with her. She thought alot about Andrea. She will be missed deeply by my wife,and her fellow classmates of Thomas Dale.

To the family of Andrea, As I would call her Mrs Kelly she would say Andrea.She was a great person indeed no matter how sick she was she walked around with a smile on her face so big because she said "I'm just glad to be alive" she pushed herself very hard and I always told other patients that came in with cancer that if they could see mrs kelly she was a prime example of happiness. I called to check on her every now&then she was always out and about. I'm going to miss that cheery smile. I'm sure she'll watch over me in heaven. K mart pharmacy Martha Peterson (it was great knowing Mrs Kelly) the lady with the big smile on her face

I,m very sorry to hear of your loss, Andrea was a very kind and sweet person who will be greatly missed it was a pleasure to know her.

Sincerely
Chuck Burton
TDHS Class OF 85

To all of Andrea's friends and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.I feel very honered and blessed to have known someone as wonderful as Andrea she was always such a kind young lady to be around.I remember haveing a bad day or two and all I would have to do is talk with Andrea and 9 times out of 10 I would walk away with a smile.

It was nice to go to school with Andrea. I will always remember her. She was so sweet and beautiful.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I attended high school with Andrea and I will always remember her for the sweet and beautiful person she was. I know she is now in a better place and I pray that God will comfort your family as you deal with the loss of your loved one. She may now be gone but her memory will live on forever.

Such a loss to us here on earth, Andrea was a beautiful person inside and out! She always had a smile on her face and truly loved life.

It was so wonderful to see her at our 20 year reunion! I am so glad she was able to attend and had a wonderful time!!!!

Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this time, and know she is now a true angel looking down and smiling over us all!!!!!

I went to TDHS with Andrea and she was an awesome and beautiful person back then. She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her and in her adult life I understand nothing had changed. While I unfortunately did not get to attend the reunion and spend time with Andrea myself, she will forever be in my heart. To her family and friends, my deepest sympathy for your loss. We have had to let go of a wonderful person on earth but we now have another angel in heaven to watch over us.

Andrea was one the sweetest people I knew in high school. I remember her always wearing a smile that could light up the darkest of days. Andrea had something special about her that I know was given to her by God. How fortunate I feel to have crossed paths with Andrea in this lifetime. In this vast world, we were the ones blessed to have known her. May God give you peace during your time of loss and know that you are not alone. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

TO ANDREA'S FAMILY:

ANDREA WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND I CAN REMEMBER FOND MEMORIES OF HER. MY MOTHER LOVED HER AND I DID I WAS SO BLESSED TO SEE HER AT THE REUNION I WAS BLESSED AS WELL TO HAVE HER AS A BEST FRIEND IN SCHOOL WE WERE VERY CLOSE IN SCHOOL AND WISH WE KEPT IN TOUCH SHE IS WITH THE LORD AND ONE DAY WE WILL SEE HER IN HEAVEN I PRAY THE LORD IS WITH YOU (FAMILY MEMBERS) THROUGH THIS TIME OF LOST.
GOD BLESS
MICHELLE GOSNELL COLEMAN

I was so sorry to hear about Andrea. It was wonderful to see her at our class reunion last month. She looked so beautiful that night. She was smiling down to her toes! I know you all have been through so much for such a long time and you were such a great support to her. May God continue to bless each of you today and always.

Dear Family and Friends,

Andrea and I shared 2 classes in 12th grade, she sat directly behind me in English class. She was a wonderful and kind person. I have thought of her many times through the years, and she was such a good friend to me our senior year. Andrea was a positive influence in my life, and I will always miss her smile.
Mark Burch

In Christian love, My heart goes out to Andrea's husband, her children and her family. I was unable to attend the reunion. I miss you all. Due to my work schedule I will not be able to attend the funeral. In respect, my Tug Boat will fly the US flag at half mast for the week. If you are in your vehicle, Please put your head lights on for the day, in rememberance. Please remember we are here on this earth as a gift. As precious as you all are. God bless every one and your families.

Jeff Gray

I was so bless to have went to school with Andrea at Thomas Dale. I will always remember her as the wonderful and kind person she was. When I look at the stars I know that God needed her home to help put more out. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Faith Sprouse and Family

Our hearts reach out to you in your time of loss and our prayers are with you always.

My heart goes out to your family. Andrea will always be remembered as the young, vibrant woman she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Cuffe Baus TDHS '85

What a beautiful soul, a wonderful woman, a touch of heaven here on earth - Now more Angels will be dispersed to hold her family in their wings, and though we've suffered a great loss here, I know all of heaven sings.

God bless you Andrea, and your family and friends. Thank you God, for allowing us the opportunity to know Andrea.

Love and Warmth to All,
Tammy

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Thomas Dale with Andrea and I will always treasure the memories that I still have of her.

May these simple words comfort you in your time of sorrow.

'You can shed tears that she has gone
- or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray she'll come back
- or you can open them and see all she's left behind.
Your 'here and now' can be empty because you can't see her.
- or you can be full of the joy and love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in the past
- or you can be happy for tomorrow because of all your yesterdays.
You can remember only that she has gone
- or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind
- or you can do what she would want you to -
'smile and open your eyes, love & go on'

I will keep all of you in my prayers at this most difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear that Andrea passed away on Sunday but I know in my heart that she suffers no more and that she was such a beautiful person,I know she is in a much better place.I will cherish the time that we got to spend together at the reunion and the time I spent with her on my last visit. The pictures we took of her are now a priceless reminder to me of how great a person she was and I am very proud to have called her my Friend.To Jimmy,Kay,Frank,Melissa and Jennifer,I know you have suffered a great lose but know that our Andrea is now in Heaven,suffering no more pain and eating Key Lime Ice Cream in her Manison in the sky. Thanks so much for the time you allowed me to spend with her and for all the phone calls. Talking to her last Wednesday made my day and I will miss her very much but really feel safe knowing that we all have an ANGEL IN HEAVEN looking over us now.
If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me.
My Deepest Regards and In Christian Love,
Angie

I went to Thomas Dale High School with Andrea. I remember a woman that would light up a room with her smile when she came into it. I feel fortunate to have known her and to have had the opprotunity to see her again at the reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Dear Family and Friends,
You are very fortunate and blessed to of known and learned so much from Andrea, what a inspiration she has been to everyone. She has made a hand print in everyones lives she has touched and we will remember her with joy in our hearts.

Miki Willis-Burley