Mary Eileen Andrews, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Lynn’s Heritage House, Louisiana, MO.
 Cremation rites are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Home and Crematory in Bowling Green and a private graveside service is being planned for the family in the near future.
 She was born to Harry and Evaline McBride (both deceased) of Farmer, MO, and has been a lifelong resident of the Vandalia area. She married Dean Andrews on May 4, 1957.
 Mary began working as a seamstress, eventually purchasing and running her own garment factory in Vandalia. Mary enjoyed many hobbies: dancing, camping, traveling, skiing and boating, sewing, playing cards, and especially spending time with family and friends. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Vandalia.
 Mary is survived by one sibling, Delores Miller of Bowling Green, sister-in-law Janice McBride of Vandalia, aunt Martha Lee Grant of Fort Myers, FL, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
 Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, and three brothers: Leo McBride and spouse Carolyn, Leon McBride, Larry McBride and spouse Linda, and brother-in-law Nolan Miller.
 Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Vandalia, either directly or via the funeral home.
 Online condolences may be left at www.bibbveach.com.