Andrea M Shirley passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 30th, 2024. She was a long time resident of the Tampa/Clearwater Beach area.
She is survived by her loving sister Kathryn.
Andrea was born in Salem, Massachusetts, a graduate of Salem High School and Massachusetts College of Art. She was a gifted artist/designer, golfer
and executive chef.
She will be remembered for her strength, laughter, kindness, and generous spirit with family and friends and all who she met.
Kathryn Larsen
September 3, 2024, 7:26 pm
To my loving Sister,
I love you very much! Keep shining bright in the divine
with Mom and Dad.
Always in my heart. Thank you
for sharing your love & gifts
with us. Love, Kathryn ❤️
Laura Sears
September 3, 2024, 7:29 pm
My family always had very fond memories of all the parties over the years, Andrea was such an amazing chef, I still think about all the wonderful hors d’oeuvres and entrées she worked tirelessly preparing for us. We certainly had lots of fun.
RIP Andrea
Thanks for the memories!
Corey McEntyre
September 3, 2024, 8:10 pm
I loved Andrea’s quick wit in our many conversations. Having a bit of banter with her and getting her to laugh always made me smile.
She cooked for the family on a few occasions when she visited us up north and it was always such a treat. I’m grateful for having gotten to see some of her early art work during a visit with her parents in Massachusetts. It certainly matched the talent Kat had described to me and was wonderful to see first hand. Condolences to those who knew her and miss her.
Linda Knox
September 3, 2024, 10:24 pm
Where would I even be today if Andrea had never been a part of my life. I will cherish all of the wonderful times we shared. She was a talented artist and of course an excellent cook.
Her laughter, love and her smile will always be felt in my heart. I know that I am a better person because of you Andrea.
Thank you Andrea.
I will love and miss you always.
Janet Wheatley
September 4, 2024, 1:53 pm
The world has lost a wonderful, talented young woman but she leaves behind a legacy of art and her master of the best recipes ever. Her Mother and I grew up together in a small town in Massachusetts. We both married and had two daughters. We had many happy times together and we cherish those memories. May you rest in peace Andrea. You will not be forgotten.
Janet Wheatley
Jan Trask
September 4, 2024, 7:27 pm
Andrea, the world will be missing your art, your cooking skills, your laugh and your humor. You had so much going for you.
Even though our times were few, it was such a pleasure to getting to know you. I know you were a very large part of a sister, Linda’s life.
Jill Leuzinger
October 25, 2024, 11:05 pm
I met Andrea in August 2020.
We would talk openly about our lives and personal life experiences. She was an artist and I was a scientist so we talked about many things.
I will miss her very much.
My heart goes out to Kathryn and her family.