Carol Springer Andrews

Carol Louise Springer Andrews passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 90 years old, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born Carol Louise Springer on April 7, 1929 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up and went to school in Denver where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Irvin Andrews. They began their family in Denver and then moved to Louisiana for Don’s career in the oilfield.

Carol enjoyed traveling around the world with her husband Don, going on vacations with her children, and enjoying her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved New Orleans and was extremely active in the New Orleans Geological Society Auxiliary, holding many offices as well as serving as past president. Carol was an active volunteer in her community and held the admiration and love of all who worked with her.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents George Bernard and Fay Leta (Byrd) Springer; her brother, Robert Springer; her adored son, Lawrence Ernest Andrews; and her beloved husband of 68 years, Donald Irvin Andrews.

She is survived by her brother, William Springer; sister-in-law, Joan Andrews Strong; brother-in-law, Mallory Strong; daughter, Linda Louise Andrews LaPlace; son-in-law, Kerry LaPlace; son, Brian Scott Andrews; daughters-in-law, Sharon Williams Andrews and Kim Williamson Andrews (widow of Lawrence Ernest Andrews); grandchildren, Steven Dunbar LaPlace (wife Katy), Andrew George Laplace (wife Courtney), Melissa Louise LaPlace Dawes (husband Joshua), Christopher Michael Andrews (wife Sara), Jenni Andrews Derrick (husband Mike), Evan Williams Andrews, and Jonah Scott Williams Andrews; great grandchildren, Xander LaPlace, Evalyn Andrews, Maxwell Andrews, Heather Derrick, and Brooke Derrick; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend to celebrate her life from 10 AM to 1:30 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. The memorial service in the chapel will begin at 12 PM. Father A.J. Heine of Saint Augustine Episcopal Church will officiate. The interment will follow the memorial service at 1 PM in All Saints Mausoleum.

To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com