Jacqueline Ann Andrews Obituary (1931 - 2012)

Jacqueline Ann Andrews, 81 of Decatur passed away at 7:30 a.m., November 13, 2012 in her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father John Burnette officiating. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick's Choir or Macon County Animal Shelter. Jackie was born February 8, 1931 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Ora W. and Gladys E. (Waite) Mitchener. She married Richard Andrews on June 7, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and had served as the choir librarian for 24 years. Surviving are her daughters: Janet Andrews and Jill Andrews, both of Decatur; son: Terry Andrews of Chicago; sisters-in-law: Linda Mitchener of Decatur and Sue (Gary) Eades of Decatur; brothers-in-law: John (Wanda) Yochum of Fort Wayne, IN and David Yochum of Decatur. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and her special grand dog: Kirby. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother: Jerry and sister: Beverly. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.