Janice "Niece" Andrews age 83, passed away peacefully July 1, 2019. With open arms she was met by with those she loved deeply, her husband - Charles Andrews, daughter -Virginia Gail Canaday-Ingersoll, sisters - Lucille "Lucy" Harrington and Billie Carol "Doates" Watson. Janice was born in Plainview Texas June 17, 1936 to Robert and Ruth Green. The love of Janices life was Charles Andrews whom she met at the young age of 37 during a blind date. They married on July 27, 1962.
Janice loved to serve people. She was the hospitality queen when it came to her family. She readily served her family and friends by having a table laden with food, making sure everyone had something to drink; she was a chauffeur to whomever wherever she was needed.
Janice loved the life of chance as portrayed by the enjoyment of playing the numbers and horses, at which she was very lucky. Lucky Seven was her most favorite win. During the years, Janice and her beloved Charlie played in many bowling leagues. For many years Janice worked at FridgeKing in Irving as well as other jobs.
Janice is survived by her son Darrell and wife Jeanne Hurt of Waco; daughter Janet and husband Cecil Hawkins of Texas, and Leslie and wife Mary Andrews of Texas; grandchildren, Suzanne Hurt-Smith of Washington, Matthew Conger of Oregon, Shawn Canaday of Washington, Elizabeth Griffith, William Joseph Hurt, Robyn Courtney, Christopher Shane Andrews, Charlie Kirk Andrews, William "Billy Bob" Barnes, Leslie Shawn Andrews, all of Texas; numerous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including Tommie Sue Bartel. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until noon Friday, July 5, 2019 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. The funeral will be a noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interim HealthCare of Waco, Hospice Division, 2420 Wycon Dr. STE. 401, Waco, Texas 76712. Janice rededicated herself to Christ and has asked Andy Crawford of Hallsburg Baptist Church to officiate this service.
Pallbearers are Benny Terrell, Tommy Herring, Joseph Hurt, William Warren, Logan Koepf,; Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan "Buckwheat" Contreras and Paul Harrington.
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, July 05, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas 75062
Funeral Service
Friday, July 05, 2019
12:00 PM
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas 75062
Committal Service
Friday, July 05, 2019
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
1413 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060
