Debra S. Andrews

Debra S. Andrews, 67, passed away in her home on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Born on November 29, 1952 daughter to Robert and Marilyn (Shanks) Mitchell. A 1970 graduate of Lombard West High School Debra went on to marry the love of her life, Paul Andrews on June 14, 1975. Debra was a very crafty person, enjoying sewing with her mother and throughout her life, creating 3-D paper crafts and creating art in everyday things. She enjoyed roller skating when she was younger and always enjoyed an old western. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She will be survived by those who loved her most, her husband of 45 years, Paul Andrews; her children Jason Andrews, Michael (Veronica) Andrews, Kristin (Fred) Andrews-Jones, and Lisa Hand; her grandchildren Parker, Madison, Gwenyth, Fiona and Henry; her siblings Diane Short, Steve Mitchell and Robert Mitchell as well as numerous nieces and nephews; a very close and special friend, Carol Fultz. She was predeceased in death by her parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. A celebration of Debra’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. To send online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.