Andrea M. Shirley

Andrea M. Shirley

Andrea M. Shirley

August 03, 1961~August 30, 2024
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.

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Condolence

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.

Coleene Kwiatkowski

December 20, 2024, 12:28 am

Andrea , the day l met you l knew our life together would be a adventure , We spent 8 ys together. Had a beautiful home in Indian Rocks Beach . on the water , weekends at the beach every Sunday till the sun went down , Your dedication to being a foodie we enjoyed making new things dinner was truly avent candle light music 🎵 . concerts were a thing with us l will always treasure the artists we saw together , You loved to dance we did that a lot . Golf was another part of you, and your person at that time it was truly a connection with us , the first time you spent the evening at my home , you brought your Taylormade Clubs , assuming that Golf would be part of the day and it was , We traveled well together , We took a road trip one of many up to my Family’s in Indiana my nieces College Graduation ! You met my family and They loved you , of Golf was in the trip My Dad and Andrea hit balla off my Dad’s Haller in the valley at his country home and his Retriever s were trained to fetch .You thought that was so cool ! We spent many times just sitting in or beach chairs on the beach in long conversations. We did Yoga together! And even with your Sister when we went home to your Family for ANew England Christmas, Kat as you called your Sister to me and Sissy , and Your Mom all were on the living room floor . Doing Yoga on Christmas Morning. You loved Christmas 🎄🎁 and Present giving it was the whole month in our home . Birthdays were huge to Thanksgiving one year you went to get something from the store called me and said oh l just saw this homeless man and l invited him to dinner , that was your huge heart , never a dull moment , our weekends were full of pre planned events We both loved movie s did that a lot never forget when we rescued a injured bird and climbed in a dirty pond it was rescued and tangled in fishing string ! You were very spiritual , and l am grateful to know you are with no pain anymore ! Such a beautiful ❤️ and genuine. You always did everything for your family on the 50th Anniversary you called me at work and said l need you to help me Call the chart house only the best Seafood in Clearwater and make reservations , for 4 kat was on strip to London . She was working , I had a designer cake made at your request 50 silver air balloons , and champagne of course ,then your parents danced in to the night , we had them gotten a suite on Clearwater Beach on the water , we decorated the suite with flowers chilled champagne and strawberries, being a Art designer and digital creator who worked as a Art Director for. SCC Soft Computer . You were a Amazing Artist and Creative talent , you like to draw in character with Char coal . Grad from Boston Mass Art , We had two furry family Woofie your rescue who you adore Ed. When he passed he was in your arms we had some one come to our home to assist them he was cremated and put in a Cherry wood urn that was on the night stand next to the bedside , His friend was Abby a fox terrier , you had said when you passed you wanted him to be with you ! We would walk them every night together , You loved our home had many gatherings , together . You struggled with your health Cancer survivor 2 times , and. A drinking habit . That sides that changed you and you wanted to stop
We talked about it you agreed to get help , l research Ed and found the best Recovery center you went for a Mo . And we’re great for several months after and then relapsed you went again , same place only to find a person who was in the program who you said connection was powerful and you said her name was Joy , That she was the person who understood your sickness . We separated , and then kept in touch always you had to go on your Journey We agreed around the holidays , you always reached out to catch up you were happy with Joy but that changed to , you shared that with me . Last call we had you sad you were sorry , we both had forgotten the past and there was forgiveness between us , you were practicing budisum when we were together , and always said in your faith you have to forgive , and relate all anger , to be free . That was the last time we spoke ,. You taught me so many things we shared so much together l will always love you and you knew that you did life your way and your Life Journey when you loved someone they knew it was from your heart , So grateful to have had the time we shared together and life experiences.memories ! You believed this you said to me many times when l die l will come back ! See you again My friend ❤️❤️ will always treasure the love l have for you in my heart l all so wanted to say you You were a person that when you gave your time to them it was always hundred percent , Even with the children in your life you embraced them I am sorry you had to leave the earth but you are whole now and at peace Love ,Light Namaste Coleene

Jill Leuzinger

December 21, 2024, 11:21 pm

My condolences to Kathryn Larson. You were Andrea’s solid rock.

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