Ella Bea Andrews, age 90, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Clare Commons. She was born on August 21, 1933 to John and Nellie (Yenor) Owens in Corbin, Kentucky. Ella worked as an aide in healthcare for over 5 years. She enjoyed gardening, being out in the yard and taking walks. Ella enjoyed listening to country music and dancing. She was an excellent cook and loved providing for her family. Her greatest passion was the love she had for her son and grandchildren. Ella always looks forward to time spent with them.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, John R. Matzinger and Burdell Andrews; and sister, Edna Robinson. Left to cherish Ella's memory are her loving son, Michael (Deborah) Matzinger; grandchildren, Josh, Gabriel (Heather), Hillary and Alex; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Friday, April 5, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W, Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Heartland Hospice.
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