Katherine Ricks Andrews

Katherine Andrews Obituary

KATHERINE RICKS
ANDREWS, 84

LAKELAND - Katherine Ricks Andrews, 84, of Lakeland passed on to be with the Lord at 10:27 on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 of respiratory failure while at the Kindred Hospital in Coral Gables Florida.
She was born in Williamston , NC and resided 10 years in Sarasota and the next 60 in Lakeland, Florida. She was one of 6 children survived by her brother John Andrews in Sedley, Va., and her sister Alice Atwood in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Her mother Sadie Mae Duncan predeceased her by more then 2 decades and father James Leroy Andrews by more than 4 decades.
Katherine also has 3 children Shirley DeGarmo in Winter Haven, JB Strong in Miami and Dona Strong in Lakeland. In addition she had 6 grandchildren: Samantha Reed, Winter Haven, Jason Strong in Miami, Jennifer Strong in Tampa, Mark O'Halloran in Plant City, Scott O'Halloran in Ft Lauderdale, and Bobbie O'Halloran in Napa California. Her 5 great children: Jeff , Jill and Jessica Moore live in Napa California, Michael and Jack O'Halloran live in Plant City, Florida.
Katherine was a fun loving woman quick to laughter and always kind. She was a friend to all she met and she will be sadly missed by family, friends, and neighbors alike.
New graces ever gaining from this our day of rest we reach the rest remaining to spirits of the blest.
To Holly Ghost be praises to Father and the Son; The Church her voice up raises to thee, bless three in one!
We were indeed blessed to have been graced by you in our lives. You will be a glorious angel Mom.donastrong

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Published by The Ledger on Jan. 21, 2010.

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May 17, 2010

To the Family,

I am sorry i never had an opportunity to exchange messages with Ms. Andrews. I was looking for descendants of James Leroy Andrews and found her obituary. My husband, Ben Andrews, is a distant cousin. She sounds like a wonderful person.

Christine Smith Andrews (Houston, TX)

Cynthia Atwood

February 27, 2010

Dear Aunt Katie,

I'll never forget the way you loved me sooo much you had to pinch my cheek with your thumb and forefinger and then,right after that, you bit my nose! The first time you did it, I was in shock. I think after all I was about 5? We laughed about it together many times... This happened every time I saw you when I was little. I know you really loved me and you made sure to remind me of it when I was older,...how funnny! You was a go getter in life and knew what you wanted and went after it. I always liked the way you could crack your chewing gum with every chew. It used to drive my mom crazy then but she, Alice, always loved her sister a lot! She cries when the subject Aunt Katie is heard. Aunt Katie you are in her long term memory but she forgets your gone you know. I was again shocked to hear you were ill and then the illness carried you to heaven. I will definately miss you! So will your sister, Alice. You made a big impression on my life. You was the only sister Alice had left. You were a very beautiful women. You made a big impression on peoples lives.

Your Loving Neice.
Cynthia Marie Atwood and Your Baby Sister, Alice Atwood

Dawnece Andrews Bennington

February 23, 2010

Dear Aunt Katie,

I will certainly miss your prissy ways!! You always did know how to be a lady 100%. What a fine and beautiful woman you were and always will be in my mind. I will certainly miss you giving dad a hard time and him not being able to say anything back. :) hehe I will always remember and love you dearly, may you always dance like there is no tomorrow!!

Love Your Niece,

Dawn

Jerry & Pat

February 23, 2010

Katherine,
Your smiles and beautiful blond curls will remain as sweeet memories to us both. We miss seeing that and you every Sunday. Matching flower vases are being purchased in your name to be placed next to the candles and the cross. We shall never forget...

Maria

February 23, 2010

Katherine,
Although I never met you, I wish I had. Your daughter Dona always spoke beautiful things about you. What a special lady you must have been. You were the light of her life. Now that you are an angel, Keep shining your light from heaven onto those you loved you dearly.

Deb Ryan

February 22, 2010

Gorgeous,

You are forever in my heart. I will NEVER forget the many years me, you, and Dona spent on the beach in Sarasota. We will do our best to carry on your lust for life.

xoxoxo
Your third daughter,
Deb

Danielle Crawfis

February 22, 2010

Katie,
You always danced to the tune of a different drummer, and that's what made you so unique - which is what I loved about you the most. I will always remember the many laughs we had with Dona. You were always beautiful and so much fun. I know you're still dancing in your pretty white clothes.
Your Rose Bud, Danielle

February 21, 2010

Dona

February 21, 2010

Mother,
I miss you terribly. The sound of your laughter, your gentle smile. The way you were so light and happy about about almost everything. Wish I could talk to you...hear your voice. Sit and tell you about my day like we did every day for the past 3 years. I miss you

Mark O'Halloran

January 21, 2010

Katie,
The O'Halloran's of Plant City love & miss you very much. You are always going to be remembered as an inspiration. Through all the years no matter what challenges the world brought, you always seemed to be able to find a way to laugh. Michael & Jack loved all the fun times you spent with them. I'm still looking for that special chocolate cake you made just for me.

Love,
Mark

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