Andrea Davis Daffron

Andrea Davis Daffron passed away at home in Rockwall, Texas, surrounded by her

family in the early morning hours of March 14, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of

love, laughter, and a lifetime of taking care of everyone else before herself.

Born in Tom Bean, Texas, to Andrew Henry Davis and Mabel Williams Davis, Andrea

grew up with strong roots, strong opinions, and a strong sense of how things ought to

be done (usually her way-and she was almost always right).

Andrea met the love of her life, James Robert Daffron at Sunset High School where she

was a majorette and he played football. They married on December 7, 1957, at

Rosemont Christian Church in Dallas. Together, they built a marriage that lasted 68

years-full of devotion, partnership, and more stories than anyone could ever count.

They began their life in Dallas, where they raised their children and attended Kimball

Square Church of Christ. They later moved to Rockwall in 1974 so Andrea could give

her kids the gift of a small-town upbringing (before Rockwall decided to grow up around

them). In 2001 Andrea and Jim bought a beautiful home on 70 acres near Quitman,

Texas. For 16 years they enjoyed life in the country and in 2017 moved back home to

Rockwall on the same street where they first began their life in that small little town.

She worked in her early years at Great National Life Insurance Company, but her most

important job-one she took very seriously-was raising her family. Later, she worked

alongside her husband in the family CPA firm, where her presence was just as essential

as it was at home.

Andrea was, without question, the heart of her family. She ran her household with the

precision of a CEO and the authority of someone who did not need to ask twice. But

alongside that structure was endless warmth, humor, and a home that always felt full of

love.

She was the ultimate "mama bear"-the first to come to your rescue and the first to let

you know exactly how you got yourself into trouble in the first place. She loved fiercely,

gave generously (especially to her grandchildren), and made sure no one around her

ever went without-whether it was food, advice, or a little extra cash slipped your way

when you needed it most.

Andrea was an incredible cook who could somehow turn whatever was in the pantry

into a meal that brought everyone to the table. She hosted legendary gatherings,

feeding high school basketball teams and college football boys as if it were the easiest

thing in the world-and somehow, it always was. No one ever left her house hungry,

and most didn't leave without a story.

She loved life and lived it fully-traveling, snow skiing, cruising, enjoying trips to the

casino, shopping for antiques, lunching with friends and cheering at drag races and

NASCAR events. But her greatest joy was always her family, especially her

grandchildren.

Andrea was preceded in death by her parents Andrew & Mabel and siblings, Louise

Connell, Jean Williams & Jim Davis and her nephew Matthew Daffron.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jim; her children: Diedra & husband Dustin,

Robert & wife Debbie, Terry & husband Merle; her grandchildren: Drew, Jordan &

husband Marcus, Jensen, Cheyenne, Lauren, Taylor & husband Corey, Daniel & wife

Noreen, Natosha & husband Zach; her great grandchildren: Gage, Cole, Eleanora,

Brixton, Ezra, Ella, Emerson and Gabe; and nieces and nephew: Annette, Margaret &

Martha, Kelly & Kyle, Jan & Karan, and numerous cousins and extended family, as well

as lifelong friends.

Andrea was deeply loved, and she will be profoundly missed.

A celebration of her life will be held on May 16, 2026, at 2:00p.m. at Resthaven in

Rockwall, Texas.