Mary Augusta Andrews

Mary Augusta (Benson) Andrews: 1923 – 2022

Mary was born August 4, 1923, to Erasmus Stockton Benson and Gertrude (Saylor) Benson, in Abilene, Texas.

During her childhood, her family moved to Nebraska. After her graduation from high school, Mary attended Manhattan Bible College. While there, she earned her bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry. She was able to do her internship in New York City doing street ministry, drawing people in by playing her accordion.

After graduation, she moved back to Nebraska, where she met the love of her life, Bernard Andrews. Together they raised six children, and had many adventures living the farm and ranch life and supporting Bernard in the energy industry.
Throughout her life, she was involved in children's and women's ministries and supporting various missionaries around the world.

She had the gift of hospitality and was happiest inviting people into her home for meals, dessert, or playing games.

Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law Laurie Andrews; children Larry (Connie) Andrews, Darrell Andrews, Howard (Kathy) Andrews, Mary Lou Batalden (Jared), and Robert (Nodjaha) Andrews; brother Howard Benson of Tampa, Florida; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings, her loving husband Bernard, and her oldest son Gary.

A memorial service will be held October 30, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Paradise Valley Christian Church, 188 Valley Drive, Casper, Wyoming.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Edgewood Meadow Wind assisted living staff and Wyoming Medical Center staff for all their loving care of our mother.

In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting that donations be made to the Paradise Valley Christian Church building fund or Wyoming Rescue Mission.

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