Pauline M. Andrews

February 2, 1914 - July 5, 2020

Pauline M. Andrews age 106 of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away at 10:00 PM, July 5, 2020 at Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Reverend Ron Dickinson will officiate. A committal service will immediately follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, IL. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Pauline was born on February 2, 1914 in Doe Hill, VA the daughter of the late Frank and Jane Blagg. She married Warren R. Andrews on February 7, 1932 in Geneva, IL; he preceded her in death on March 19, 1990. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis A. Strong of Mattoon, IL; six grandchildren: Rick, Tom, Rohn, Steve, Diana, and Jim; numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Beverly Gordon; two brothers; and one sister. Pauline was a person of faith and lived life serving others. She was a devout member of the First United Methodist Church in Mattoon, IL, active member of The Order of Eastern Star, Odd- Fellow Rebekah Lodge, and Ladies Aid in Etna, IL. She enjoyed lively activities, such as camping along the southeastern parts of the United States, boating, fishing, traveling, and even bear hunting in Canada. Her hobbies included tending to the family’s ponies, flower gardening, and cooking delicious meals. Pauline’s long life was filled with joy and happiness. She was an inspiration to all and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Memorials in her honor may be made to Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 2121 S. 9th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.