ELLA DAVIS ANDREWS

On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home with her family by her side, God in his mercy called his daughter Ella from labor to reward. Ella D. Andrews, “Blue”, was born November 21, 1942, in Warrenton, North Carolina to the late Maggie L. and George Z. Davis. Blue was educated in the Public School System of Warren County, where she graduated from John R. Hawkins High School, Warrington, NC. At an early age, Blue accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Shocco Chapel Baptist Church. Following graduation from high school, she briefly relocated to New York City. Following her brief stay in New York, Blue moved to Washington, DC in 1962, and began working as a civilian contractor for The U.S. Air Force Publication Division. Blue’s career path moved on in 1968 to the Government Printing Office where she remained until her retirement. She was known for her outstanding her work ethic. During her time in Washington, DC, she was an active member at New Macedonia Baptist. On February 20, 1965, Blue married Reginald “Willard” Andrews, her high school sweetheart. To this union one daughter was born, Wanda (Andrews) Saunders. After relocating back to Warrenton, NC in 1985, she worked as an activity bus driver and served as foster parent to numerous children. At that time, she reunited with Shocco Chapel Baptist Church where she served as an active member of The Pastor’s Aid Society and the Building Fund Committee. Blue loved the Lord with all her heart, mind, and soul. You could often find her listening to gospel broadcasts or gospel music. She loved spending time with family and friends. To entertain others was a pure delight and her doors swung on open hinges. There was always an encouraging word to get you through and the “right” word to set you straight. Blue was a blessing to many over the course of her life. Blue leaves to treasure her memory, one child, Wanda Saunders (Victor), Temple Hills, MD; one grandson, Victor Saunders, II, Washington, DC; soulmate, Reginald Andrews, Temple Hills, MD; one adopted grandson, Steven Gautier Washington, DC; one godchild, H. Candace Williams-Fagan (Shawn), Upper Marlboro, MD; three foster sons, William Johnson, Warrenton, NC, Terry French, Chapel Hill, NC, and Josh Velez, ?City?, Texas; two siblings, Pattie Jones, Washington, DC and Lucille Williams, Warrenton, NC; four sisters-in-law, Betty Jackson, Queens, NY and Gwendolyn Davis-Langston, Warrenton, NC, Corrine Andrews, Capitol Heights, MD, Rebecca Perry, Bowie, MD; three special friends, Movelia Linder, Upper Marlboro, MD, John Meadows and Larry Perry, both of Warrenton, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

ELLA DAVIS ANDREWS

November 21, 1942 - October 13, 2021