Evelyn Andrews

Evelyn was born June 18, 1921, to Van Elmer (Bill) Anglin and Bertha Mae Cutrer Anglin in Kentwood, LA. She was the eldest of four children. The family moved to Baton Rouge when Evelyn was 16 years old. She enrolled in the 11th grade at Istrouma High School. Because she was the only student that could type, she typed the 1st Istrouma year book called the Powwow. While at Istrouma her nickname was “Smiley” because she was always wearing her beautiful smile. The same smile she was wearing the day the Lord called her home. Evelyn and her husband, John, owned several businesses throughout their lives. They were: Andrews Six Mile Store, Hooper Road Hardware, Andrews Trucking, and lastly, Central Florist, which was so dear to her heart. She always loved to be of service to her many customers in the Central Area. At least five of her former employees went on to open their own shops and spread the beauty she had taught them. While her children were in elementary and high school, she was always available to be home room mother, active in the PTA, and fundraising projects- “Oh, those chicken and spaghetti dinners, what fun.” She was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially the residents of Whealdon Estates. Her love was shared by those who survive her. Children, Maureen Andrews King, Zachary, LA, and Darryl Andrews, Sr. and wife, June Price Andrews, Alexandria, LA; grandchildren, Kara Andrews, Baton Rouge, LA, Darryl Andrews, Jr. and wife, Dawn Coleman Andrews, Fayetteville, Ark, Melanie King Sarro and husband, Rick Sarro, Lake Charles, LA, Jeff King, Sr. and wife, Jennifer Haugen King, Bossier City, LA; great grandchildren, Arron Andrews and Colin Andrews, Fayetteville, Ark, Grace Anne King, Jeffrey King, Jr., Bossier City, LA, and Zachary Sarro and Carter Sarro, Lake Charles, LA; sister in law, Billie Andrews; other loved ones, James (Buddy) and Buelah Andrews and their children, Terri and Robert (Bo) Andrews, and Alirene and Alec Booker and their children, Florence Booker Baker and husband, Milton, and Marilyn Booker Crochet and husband, Paul; nieces, Sandra Anglin Phillips and husband, Lonnie; Peggy Andrews Frazier and husband, Ron, Geri Andrews Nilles and husband, Bo; nephew, Clyde Ray Sandifer and wife, Bertie; great niece, Lynn Sandifer Hall; great nephew, Brian Sandifer; several cousins; and also, her beloved cat and constant companion, Buster. That love was also shared by those who went before. Her husband, John A. Andrews, Jr; parents, Van E. (Bill) and Bertha Cutrer Anglin; sister, Ontee Anglin Duncan; brother and sister in law, Jessie D. (Buzz) and Doris Anglin; an infant brother; and grandson, John Michael Andrews. Pallbearers will be Darryl Andrews, Jr., Jeff King, Sr., Arron Andrews, Colin Andrews, John Moser, Rick Sarro, Robert (Bo) Andrews, and Ellis Johnson. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Whealdon Estates for their love and compassion of our loved one. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LA Baptist Children’s Home, Monroe, LA, the Michael Andrews Scholarship Fund, or a charity of your choice. The stars were shinning much brighter at 11:30 PM on February 12, 2012, when she went to be with her Lord. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 5 PM until 9 PM and will resume on Friday, February 17, 2012, at 9 AM until service time at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.