Nancy Marlene Andrews

Nancy Marlene Cross Andrews

Nancy Marlene Andrews died peacefully at home from cancer in the presence of her son on December 22, 2021. There will be a service at Evangel Assembly of God church in Cortez on Thursday January 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The service will be followed by interment at Summit Ridge Cemetery in Dolores.
Nancy was born on January 6, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. She was the fourth child of Gail and Marie Cross. A few years later the family relocated to Carbon Canyon which is now known as Chino Hills, California. Being some of the first full time residents in the area, the family put down roots and Nancy resided there for most of her life. She had relocated a few times before making Cortez her home nearly a decade ago.
Nancy graduated Chino High School in 1959 and married the love of her life, Joseph Andrews, on February 13, 1965. She spent most of the next couple of decades caring for their children David and Lisa. Once her family had grown and moved she ventured out and proudly worked at the El Prado Golf Course.
Nancy made friends where ever she went. She showed that she genuinely loved her family and friends. She had a smile as big as her heart and an infectious laugh. Nancy was always thoughtful and generous. She was a long-time devoted fan of Elvis Presley and avid collector of his memorabilia. Nancy was very talented and made many crafts over the years. She loved to play Words with Friends online. She was very social and enjoyed card games with her friends. Nancy was devoted in her faith and attended church at Evangel Assembly of God in Cortez. She had a great memory and could tell you all the family stories.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Marie (Thompson) Cross; her brother, Stan Cross; her sister Pat (Cross) Schelbauer; her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Kathy (Weaver) Cross; her brother-in-law, Clarence Williams; her grandson, Matthew Bennett; her nephews, David Cross, Fred Cross and Michael Billy; her niece, Marty Cross. She is survived by her son, David Andrews of Nevada; her daughter, Lisa (Kevin) Morrison of Oregon; her grandchildren, Ashley (Anthony) Hudson of New Mexico, Brandon Cross of Oregon, Joshua Bennett of Missouri, Rhiannon Bennett of Washington, Stan (Stephanie) Andrews of Minnesota and Jo Andrews of Arkansas; her great-grandchildren, David Hudson, Kaileena Hudson, Donovan Hudson, Lillian Cross, Danielle Cross, River Andrews and Ski Andrews; her sister, Shirley Williams of Cortez, Colorado; her former husband, Joe Andrews; her nieces and nephews, Jim Williams, Rick (Inola) Cross, Bob Williams, Debbie Underwood, Linda (Bob) Sesler, Bobbie (Tom) Wolff, Kathy (Dave) Crosley, Sharon (Stan) Goodall and Frank (Chris) Schelbauer.