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Mildred Kelly Andrew

December 31, 1931 — July 27, 2024

Albemarle

Mildred Kelly Andrew, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle surrounded by her family. 

Mrs. Andrew was born December 31, 1931, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Dewitt B. Kelly and the late Gladys Cooper Kelly.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Albert Andrew, Sr.; and siblings, Joe Kelly, Margaret Macho, and James Kelly.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Joel Lynn and Rev. Cooper Stonestreet. Burial will follow at the Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Survivors include sons; John Albert Andrew, Jr. (Becky) of Albemarle, NC, James Kelly Andrew (Missy) of Little River, SC, and Robert Lowder Andrew (Mandy) of Gastonia, NC; and grandchildren, Robert Logan Andrew (Nikki), Emily Caroline Andrew, Adam Kelly Andrew (Brooke), and John Albert Andrew, III.

Mildred was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren and her family were the pride of her life - her greatest joys in life came from her family and she always put family first. Mildred worked for Mr. Wells Rogers at American & Efird Mills, Inc. in the payroll and personnel departments until the birth of her first son. She enjoyed working in her yard, playing tennis and golf, Women's Circle, playing bridge and needlework. She won many tournaments and cherished her memories on the tennis courts and golf courses with her many friends for over 70 years. She was a Garden Club member (Floridian Club) and volunteered for the Stanly County Museum and Stanly Regional Medical Center as a "Pink Lady", and was a member of the Albemarle High School Boosters for many years. Mildred was a deacon and loved her church activities, she was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle for over 60 years. She was a Tar Heel and Hornets fan, as well as a fan of the Albemarle Bulldogs basketball team. She lovingly supported her grandchildren in sports and enjoyed watching Logan play tennis, Adam play baseball, Jay play golf, and Emily cheerleading. Most of all Mildred enjoyed being with family and friends.

Memorials and gifts may be made in her memory to First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle

522 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

First Presbyterian Church

126 W North St, Albemarle, NC 28001

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Burial

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Stanly Gardens of Memory

2001 E Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001

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