Willadean Andrews

Graveside service for Willadeane "Deane" Andrews will be 1 p.m., Tues., March 10, at Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Tom Launius officiating. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at MMS-Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1-8 p.m. Mon., and family will greet friends 6-8 p.m.

Deane passed away Thurs., March 5, 2015, at her home at the age of 82.

The daughter of Harold David and Juanita Agnes (Redpath) Hopkins was born Sept. 26, 1932, in McAlester where she grew up and attended school. While growing up in McAlester Deane was active with the Rainbows. She graduated from McAlester High School in 1950. On Aug. 15, 1951, Deane married William Maurice "Bill" Andrews in Eureka Springs. While Bill went to college they lived in McAlester and Norman. They later moved to Claremore where they raised their children. Deane worked in several area flower shops including Florals by Linda. She was very active in her church, First Presbyterian, helping anywhere she could. Deane loved gardening and taking care of her flower beds. She also enjoyed painting, reading, needlework, cooking, baking, and fishing with Bill.

Deane is preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 2011; and her parents.

She is survived by her children: Carrie Jo Steffens and husband, James of Claremore, Bill Andrews of Tiawah, Art Andrews and Durlene Tanner of Verdigris, and Kenny Andrews of Claremore; daughter-in-law, Deb Andrews of Inola; sister, Juanita Vannoy of Virginia; grandchildren: Seth Andrews, Elizabeth Steffens, Jenny Andrews, and Matt Andrews; great-grandchild, Trace Andrews; cousins: Betsie Helms of Tulsa, and Buddy Kamm of El Reno; sisters-in-law: Pat Hultz and husband, Gene of Crown Point, IN, and Mary Hampton of Crawfordsville, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 102 E. 4th St., Claremore, OK 74017.