Andrea (Andy) Kay Martin, 76, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away with family by her side on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born January 23, 1947 to J.W. and Barbara (Shepard) Fry in Kansas City, MO.
Andy was united in marriage to Bryan Martin on April 2, 1966 in Blue Springs, MO. She spent several years working as a customer service representative in the corrugated box industry where she treasured her work friends. Andy’s creative spirit had a passion for the outdoors, painting, gardening, and most of all, collecting.
With a thirst for knowledge and equality, Andy questioned the status quo and loved a good debate. Andy’s happiest moments were spent at the lake with family. As a young child, she lived in Lake Tapawingo, MO and spent summers as an adult at the Lake of the Ozarks. Her smile shone the brightest as she zipped along on her Sea-Doo.
Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Bryan Martin of Blue Springs, MO; daughter, Molly Martin of Kansas City, MO; brother, Brian Fry and wife Nancy of Blue Springs, MO; brother-in-law, Wayne Minear of Blue Springs, MO; and brother-in-law, Clint Hall of Lenexa, KS. Andrea is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Valerie Hall and Lindsey Minear; and sister-in-law, Mary Beth Bennett.
A celebration of Andy’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, Dockside Drive, Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015. The family will receive family and friends from 4:00–5:30 p.m. Memorial service will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Andrea and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
Molly, Your mom will be greatly missed. Remember your mom always calling us to have a snack after school on the weekends she always had dinner ready for us when we were over. I’m so sorry to hear this. Your in our prayers. Big Hugs!
When I thought of your mom, I thought of fireworks! She was so vibrant and fun loving in everything she did. We always enjoyed talking with her at the group dinners. She had so much love for her family. We will certainly miss her.