Earlene was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Galena Park, Texas. She graduated from Galena Park High School. After marrying her husband, the family moved to Pasadena, Texas, where she remained after retiring from Continental Airlines. Following her retirement, Earlene enjoyed traveling with numerous groups and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pasadena.
Earlene was a longtime member of the church choir and a 25-year member of the Singing Christmas Tree. She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, and word search puzzles. She lovingly crocheted hats to be donated to Texas Children's Hospital and other organizations for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Earlene was a big fan of Willie Nelson, the Houston Astros, and the Houston Texans. She also had a love for animals, especially horses.
Earlene leaves behind her son, Michael Bunn and his wife, Gladys; her daughter, Norma Jean Andrews; and numerous family members and friends who will deeply miss her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Andrews; her parents, Earl and Hazel McClanahan; her sister and brother-in-law, Ida Nell and James Mullinax; and her nephew, Jimmy Mullinax.
