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Debra Andrews Obituary

Debra Andrews

Greenfield, MA - Debra (Horta) Andrews, age 58, passed away unexpectedly March 23, 2024, in Murrells Inlet, SC. She was born December 13, 1965, in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of Teresa (Shepard) Horta and the late Raymond Horta. As a teen, she moved with her family to Surfside Beach, SC., and graduated from Socastee High School in 1984. Debbie moved to Franklin County, Massachusetts in 1986 where she married and had a family.

Debbie was outgoing, full of life, and had a heart of gold. She found joy in caring for others and making people laugh. She loved connecting with and helping people, especially through her work as a bartender and waitress at the Wok Restaurant in Greenfield for many years, or as school and shuttle bus driver or more recently as a home health aide.

She loved exploring and trying new things and had a gift for imagination and creativity. She loved crafting and making jewelry from shells found on the beach. Debbie enjoyed gardening and loved to share her crops of cucumbers, peppers and herbs with others. She was an amazing cook, and always looked forward to holidays and special family occasions when she could prepare her famous pineapple ham recipe.

Debbie leaves an indelible mark on the many hearts she touched over the years, especially her two sons, Jeffrey Andrews and his partner Natalie Krstyen of Greenfield, MA, and Jayson Andrews of Charlemont, MA., as well as her granddaughter Madeline. She also leaves her mother, Teresa Horta of Murrells Inlet, SC., two sisters Tari Grimard and Wendy Mullen and her husband Wayne of Turners Falls, MA, a brother, Mark Horta and his partner Paula Clemons of Murrells Inlet, SC. and several nieces, nephews, great nephews, many close friends and her beloved dog, Jewels, who brought her daily comfort, joy and companionship.

She was predeceased by her father and sister, Brenda Horta Morris.

A funeral service will be held April 12, 2024, at 10am at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Garden City, SC. with a gathering following at 11:30am, at "On the ½ Shell" in Murrells Inlet. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet, is assisting with the SC services, goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

A Celebration of Life will be May 4, 2024, 1-4pm, at the Mohawk Rambler's Clubhouse, Lake Pleasant Rd, Millers, Falls, MA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Recorder on Apr. 9, 2024.

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Bev Brown from Tucson,AZ

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Dear Terri & family so sad about the loss of your beloved-Debra...may she R.I.P.

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Memorial Gathering

11:30 a.m.

On the ½ Shell

Murrells Inlet, SC

Apr

12

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Saint Michael's Catholic Church

Garden City, SC

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mohawk Rambler's Clubhouse

Lake Pleasant Rd, Millers Falls, SC

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11528 Hwy. 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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