Alicia Kaye Andrews

Alicia “Mimi” Kaye Andrews – dedicated wife, mother of three, and friend of many, departed this life peacefully in her home on November 25, 2022, at the age of 51.

 Alicia was born to Lewriel Mae Wright and Charles Polk on April 7, 1971. Alicia received a great gift in her stepfather Archie D. Wright, who stood beside her mother to raise a woman of strong character, strength, and compassion. Alicia’s personality was contagious to everyone she met.

Alicia married the love of her life, Arthur Andrews Jr, on March 4, 1999, in Dallas, Texas. Together they raised 3 children: Queenetra Andrews, Tanganyika Wright, and Ray Andrews III. She excelled at motherhood and was the foundation of her family. She always knew the right thing to say and never missed a special date. She was our constant supporter and cheerleader.

 Alicia’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Alicia. She was a passionate and amazing cook and loved spending time with her family. Her thing was to cook, to feed her family and feed everyone around as much as she could. She really touched other people, just out of love.

Alicia is survived by her husband, Arthur Andrews Jr; her daughters, Queenetra Andrews and Tanganyika Wright; son-inlaws Kenneth Collins and Nick Lockett; sister-in-laws Zinia Gully “Rodrick”, Sholor Andrews, and Roslind Coleman “Kirk”; her brother-in-laws Robert Adams “Diana”, and Michael Andrews “Mary”; her grandchildren Camryn Collins, Kenya Collins, and Ahmad Rayshawn Andrews; her brothers Archie D. Wright, Anthony Wright Sr. “Annetta”, and Adrian D. Wright; her sisters Mary Johnson, Johnna Clayton, Neisha Burroughs; her cousin who was like a sister, Michelle Young; her nephew/son Christopher King; her nieces Adria Wright and Ahzjah Wright; and close family and friends who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lewriel Mae Wright; her father, Charles Polk; her stepfather, Archie D. Wright; her son Ray Andrews III; her father-inlaw, Arthur “Ray” Andrews Sr., her nephew, Jonathan Andrews; and her great-nephew, Andrew Rashad Patterson