Ena P. Andrews

Ena was born March 3rd, 1921 in Catesby, Oklahoma. Ena was born the second of five children to Mildred and Nova Griffin. She grew up during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, graduating from Luther Hill High School in 1940.

Ena married Leo Andrews May 16th, 1940. While Leo was away fighting in WWII, Ena worked as a welder in the shipyards in Richmond, Ca. Together they had 4 children. As a young married couple, they lived in Snelling where they enjoyed playing softball, cards and square dancing with their friends.

Ena and Leo moved to Merced in the 1950’s where they purchased a Farm that they enjoyed running together for 60 years. Ena was also employed at JC Penny for 20 years.

Ena will always be remembered for her Sunday family dinners where she would spoil her family with Fried Chicken, homemade ice cream and her infamous chocolate chip cookies. Ena was also a wonderful seamstress. Ena was always there for her family and would do anything for them.

Ena is survived by her loving Husband of almost 80 years, Leo Andrews. Daughter Shirley (Bob) Treanor, son John (Pam) Andrews, daughter Ronda (Ken) Bohner and Son in Law Ronald Brummell. Grandchildren Julie Brummell, Jerry (Teresa) Brummell, Janet Brummell, Randy (Lisa) Koop, Carly (Mark) Lopes and Kellie (Alex) Valencia. 12 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great Grandchildren. Ena is also survived by a brother Roy and sister Maude of Washington.

Ena was proceeded in death by daughter Juanita Brummell, brother Jewel and sister Hazel.

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