1920
2011
Mrs. Ennis Shirah Andrews, formerly of Ozark, died late Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at Wetumpka Health & Rehabilitation. She was 91. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2011, at 2 p.m. from Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with Reverend Dennis Itson and Reverend Randy Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Post Oak Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m.
Ennis Andrews, daughter of the late Chester Arthur and Exie Anna Johnson Shirah, was born February 16, 1920 in Dale County, Alabama. She was a long-time member of the Post Oak Baptist Church, sang in the church choir, and taught Sunday school. Mrs. Andrews was instrumental in organizing the Women's Missionary Union and she served as President of the Dale County WMU Association. She was a homemaker and also assisted her husband in operating their business, Andrews Grocery Store.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cecil Andrews, and her grandson, Ronald David Andrews.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael David (Mickey) and Diane Andrews of Tallahassee, Florida; two daughters and son-in-law, Annice and Mark Bloss of Millbrook; Kathy Windham of Rossville, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Shannon Nicole Stallworth, Alisha Seal, Buffy Smelley, Todd Windham, Jason Windham, Christina Haywood, and Mark Bloss, III; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Chester Lamar Shirah of Holly Hill, Florida. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Post Oak Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4108 N. Union Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360.
Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark (334) 774-4551 is in charge of the arrangements. Members of the Dignity Memorial Network. Condolences may be offered at www.fuquabankston.com.
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December 14, 2011
Susan Fitzgerald Driver
With heart'felt sympathy and prayers for your loss.
December 11, 2011
Ron Payne
There were hundreds of empty cola bottles littering old highway 231 between Ozark and Post Oak and I gathered as many as I could and brought them via bicycle to Andrews Store to collect the redemption pennies. Many fond memories of both Mr and Mrs Andrews, their kindness to little boys and girls attending vacation bible school and such for many years they were the heart of Post Oak.
December 10, 2011
Thyra Carmichael
With deep sympathy and understanding at this time of sadness.
December 10, 2011
Kathy, Annice, Mickey. Viewing the pictures and video brought back a lot of good memories from the 60's when I knew your mom best. She was a true pillar of the community and a great Bible School teacher. When we moved back home after more than 25 years absence most people didn't recognize me, but your mom always did and that meant something special to me. God Bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Bethene (Jackson) and Earl Childree
December 10, 2011
Annice, Mickey,Kathy, and families. My heart and prayers go out to you. I only have fond memories of your mother. She was so instrumental in my Christian life and for her I am ever grateful. She is in a far greater place than we can imagine and I know she's resting in peace alongside Mr. Cecil. In Christian Love, Faye Tucker
December 9, 2011
Ronda Robinson
Annice....what wonderful memories you will always have of your precious mother. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I just know the Angels are rejoicing at having her Home !
December 9, 2011
Teri Williams
I am so sorry for Nanny's passing. Her legacy is the beautiful and sweet family she left behind. My prayers are for all of you as you share your grief with each other. May God's perfect peace be yours.
Teri Williams
December 9, 2011
Angelyn Bolton
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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