Winnie B. Andrews, 93, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas died Tuesday January 12, 2010 at the Courtyard Gardens in Arkadelphia. She was born on June 14, 1916 at Point Cedar in Hot Spring County. Winnie is the daughter of Pastor Jacob Erin Sheets and Martha Jane Davis Sheets. She married Calvin L. Andrews on August 11, 1934 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2002. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Lynn Andrews and Aubrey Earl Andrews and one granddaughter, Michelle Andrews. Winnie has two surviving sons, Glenn Edwin Andrews and his wife Juliana of Olney, Maryland and Gary Lynn Andrews and his wife Charmee of Arkadelphia. She has one surviving sister, Lola Marie Thompson, 96, of Houston, Texas. She has four surviving grandchildren, Allen G. Andrews of Frederick, Maryland, Rene Andrews of Tyler, Texas, Jeff Andrews of Arkadelphia, and Brett Andrews of Kansas City, Missouri. Winnie has two great grandchildren, Brittine Leann McAtee Andrews, U.S. Army Reserves, Washington, DC and Kristopher Anthony Coon of Arkadelphia. Winnie was the founder of the Andrews Candy Kitchen in 1955 specializing in peanut and pecan brittles; she retired in 1992. She was a wonderful, devoted, hard working mother who enjoyed cooking and baking. Winnie is also beloved by her many friends and was a devoted and dedicated Christian. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. She had several wonderful caretakers in the later phases of her life: Mildred Suggs, Linda McCaskill, Betty Hamilton, Martha Smith and one special attentive niece and shopping companion, Melva Bagwell. The Andrews family extends a special thanks to Courtyard Gardens and their wonderful staff for their dedicated and consistent caring for our beloved mother. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 815 South 12th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Services are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.