Heather Lea Andrews
Heather Lea Andrews, age 45, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
She was born in Lawrenceville, on December 23, 1979, and brought home on Christmas Day. She attended Washington Park Elementary School and was homeschooled for middle and high school. She was a proud member of the Special Olympics and Prospect United Methodist Church.
Heather is survived by her parents Linda and John Andrews; and sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Andrew Needham. She loved being “Aunt Funky” to her four nieces and nephews, Emily, Will, Andi and Liam.
She had a very special place in her heart for the many pets she loved throughout her life and was able to spend her final days sleeping with her beloved dog, Chase, by her side. Heather adored Chase and Chase adored her.
Heather loved and cared deeply for her stuffed animals, and most special to her was her Teddy Bear, Nathan, that she always kept by her side.
Heather lived with her parents, who gave her a beautiful life full of love, care, travel and adventure. Heather spent her days taking Kubota rides down to the creek, watching her favorite TV shows on repeat and new ones together as a family, listening and singing to music, coloring and painting. Heather loved to go shopping, especially at thrift stores where she also loved to donate.
Heather enjoyed helping her mom take care of the grandkids, picking them up from school, and attending soccer games and school events. For these outings, she always took great pride in picking out the perfect hat for the occasion. Heather would finish her days reading chapter books with her mom before bed, followed by being tucked in each night by both her mom and dad.
Throughout her life, she visited every state except for Hawaii. She even visited California twice, once when she dyed her hair red like Lucille Ball, her favorite TV icon. Outside of the States, she traveled to Canada, Mexico, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica (where she took a ride on the Bobsled Rollercoaster!).
She looked forward to her annual trips to the beach, just recently returning from Tybee Island. She absolutely loved visiting her family in Alabama, where they spoiled her rotten with love, hugs and gifts. Heather looked forward to her family’s pontoon boat rides on Jackson Lake every summer.
Heather cared deeply about the people in her life. Always wanting to pick out the perfect singing card, gift, balloon or the biggest bouquet for special events. She always took the time to ask people about their day and their life. She gave the best bear hugs. She loved holidays with Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Christmas being her favorites. For Halloween, she loved to participate in Haunticello where she would have games and hand out treat bags for the kids, dressing up as either Dorothy or the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz.
Heather was the light of her family’s life, and she will truly be missed, leaving a huge void in their lives. She made life more beautiful and special, just like her. She brought joy to so many people who had the honor to know her. She’ll be missed forever.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26, at Jordan Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be at 2 p.m. with the service starting at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jasper County Humane Society or to the Area 7 of Special Olympics Georgia.