On Saturday, October 29, 2005, beloved wife of the late Joseph Andrews, Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph (Marion) and James Andrews, Verlonda (Rev. James Thompson Jr.,) Jean Ford and Colleen (A. Matthews). Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. On Friday, November 4, friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Emanuel Baptist Church , 2409 Ainger Pl., SE. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. Send condolences at: www.marshallsfuneralhome.com
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TaRee (Diana) McArthur
November 7, 2005
To the Matthews Family,
I pray that the peace of GOD will engulf you all while you go through this period. Especially during that time when no words can comfort. Hold on and be strong for Momma's not dead she will rise again n that great getting up morning.
GwenDolyn Yarborough
November 4, 2005
Colleen and family....you did what you could for your mother,which is admirable and you definitely will be rewarded.I miss seeing and talking to you about your mom with a smile on your face when we rode the Metro subway.So,deaconess Andrews, welcome to your new home....now you are an ancestor and one of the brightest stars in the autumn sky. Rest in peace and enjoy your new transition.
Love,
GwenDolyn Yarborough
Grace Morris
November 4, 2005
Colleen and Family: Our thoughts prayers and support are with you all during this time. May wonderful memories of your mother bring you comfort.
Evelyn Hernandez
November 4, 2005
Collen, for the loss you had, words do not heal. In this hard time, let us now what we can do, that smoothess as sympathy rest with you. My deepest sympathy to Colleen and your family!
Barbara Edgerton
November 4, 2005
Colleen & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God will see you through this time.
Barbara
Virginia, Valerie Yarborough
November 4, 2005
Our condolences to the family. May God keep you strong in this most difficult time.
Louise Ward-Adams
November 3, 2005
Dear Verlonda and Family.
Our sincere prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family in the passing of our dear friend, Sister Andrews. She will always be remembered and one day we will all meet together with our Lord
What a happy day that will be.
God bless you and keep you.
In His love,
Louise Ward-Adams & Family
Louise Ward
November 3, 2005
To the family of Sis. Andrews,
My prayers go out to all and are with you. Sis.andrews will be missed greatly. She will be in my thoughts always. You will be in my prayers, thought and heart.
Louise Ward and family.
Ted Johnson
November 3, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Colleen and to the friends and family who lost such a treasured family member. May you carry with you always the precious memories of your life with her.
Sharon Speller
November 3, 2005
Colleen, my prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Solis
November 3, 2005
Colleen with Sympathy;
In this hour of pain it's the memories that keep you going. May you find comfort in them.
Ted Johnson
November 3, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Colleen and to the family and friends who lost such a treasured family member. May you carry with you always the precious memories of your life with her.
Tracey Jamison
November 3, 2005
I love you Grandma. Please tell Papa I love him and miss him dearly. And make certain you tell him about the boys.
Love you always and thank you for loving me.
Audrey Terry
November 2, 2005
Wishing the family the strength to be strong through this very difficult time. Knowing that your memories will be keeping Inez forever in your heart.
Robert Jordan
November 2, 2005
Dear Members of the Andrews Family,
Please know that the members of Columbia Baptist Fellowship, church home of Joe and Betty Andrews, will continue in prayer on your behalf as you grieve the loss of Mrs. Andrews.
May all that she did which was Good and Godly remind you to follow her example. May you know that her help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and Earth.
Know that God understands you sorrow. May God surround you with His strength and comfort as He draws you to His loving embrace.
Know that God knows you miss her already. May Grace and Wisdom bless you as place her into the welcoming arms of God.
Sincerely,
Rev. Robert L. Jordan
Robin Chappin
November 2, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs Rodney Chappin
November 2, 2005
Just know now that the Lord was making room in one of his many mansions and during that time he allowed us to be blessed with her presence for over 90 years and that now it was time for her to go on to be with him and enjoy her new life, her new location that has no stress, strife, worries or pain. She now looks down on her family keeping a watchful eye over all of you.
Toyia Brown
November 2, 2005
To Colleen(my adopted mom) and Family:
I'm saddened to hear that you have lost a love one. May her soul be nurtured by God and may you find comfort during this very difficult time.
Luv- Toyia
Darlene Dunham
November 2, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss may God forever keep and give you peace during this time. My prayers are with Collen and her family
Darlene
Louis Isaacs
November 2, 2005
My prayers go out to you and your family.
God Bless
Lou
Carolyn Morgan
November 2, 2005
No words can express the lost of your Mother, but God has her in his hands now. May Gods Blessings be ever with you
Love the Morgan Family
Carolyn, Wee, Sam
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