ANDREWS, Kathleen A.
June 24, 1947 ~ August 6, 2023

Kathleen A. Andrews of Port Orange, Florida passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023. Kathleen was born on June 24th, 1947 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Raphael and Kathleen Solomito. She earned her teaching degree from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts and her Master's Degree from Fitchburg State College. She taught elementary school for 3 years and then became the guidance counselor for the city of Fitchburg Elementary School for 30 years.

Kathleen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 33 years, Dr. John T. Andrews. Kathleen and John were former members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where they served on the Bereavement Ministry until they joined the Church of the Epiphany where she served with the prayer group and the Ministry of the Sick. Being a devout Catholic and giving communion to those who were housebound gave her immense joy and fulfillment! She also volunteered with Hospice of Volusia/Flagler for several years. Kathleen was a very giving person who would go out of her way to do God's work. She later met James M. Shidel who became her travel companion and very dear friend. She was a great lover of all animals, especially birds. Gypsy, one of her 11 birds, held a special place in her heart.

She was predeceased  by her brother Joseph. She is survived by her brother Raphael (Buddy) Solomito, his wife Barbara, sister-in-law Susan Andrews, sister-in-law Claire Lonsdale, several nieces and nephews, her dear friend Dr. Timothy McNeil and her very dear caregivers Jodi, Nicole, Tina and Denise.

The visitation will be on Wednesday August 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lohman Funeral Home in Daytona Beach, 1423 Bellevue Ave. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday August 17th at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Epiphany, 102 Lafayette St. Port Orange, Florida with Fr. Karl Bergin as celebrant joined by Rev. Dr. Timothy McNeil. Interment will immediately follow in the Veterans Garden of Glory at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave Daytona Beach.

Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany for their Ministry Programs, 102 Lafayette St in Port Orange, Florida 32127, or Wild Horse Rescue Center, 12103 SE 47th Drive, Webster, Florida 33597.
Condolences may be shared with the Family here on our online guestbook (and at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com ).
Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Daytona.