Obituary of Ann Clark Andrews

Rupert Ann (Clark) Andrews, known to most as Ann or “RAC” was born in Gonzales, Texas January 13, 1929 to Leslie and Ruth (Reid) Clark. Ann went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016 following complications of a stroke. Ann grew up in Gonzales, TX where she also graduated from high school. She then attended college at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. She pursued a major of Radio Production with a minor in French, and graduated with a B.A. degree. Ann began her teaching career back in Gonzales where she taught grades from kindergarten to high school for three years. She taught speech, debate and drama as well as coached girls basketball. In 1953, Ann moved to Odessa to teach school and also worked part-time at KOSA-Radio. Ann was married that same year to Andy Andrews and in 1955 they moved to Midland where Ann spent the next 58 years. Ann taught in the Midland Independent School District from 1955-1988 and pursued a Petroleum Land Management certification from Midland College. Ann was very active in the Midland First Baptist Church, as well as community and civic activities. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, Community Concert Board, Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, volunteer at Midland’s Westwood Hospital and served as docent at the George W. Bush childhood home. Ann worked in the FBC Tape Library for 18 years, taught Sunday School, was Director of ACTEENS, FBC Family Assistance Committee, FBC Jail ministry and mission trips. She also served as a member of the Grand Jury for a period of time. She was active in Texas Republican Women’s organization and a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Ann moved to Tulsa in 2013 and joined First Baptist Church and was a member of the Professional Oklahoma Educators. Over the years, Ann enjoyed traveling to attend her grandchildren’s sports and other special events. As a young girl, Ann often visited her Grandmother Clark and remembers always seeing a Bible lying open on the dining room table. Her grandmother was diligent in Bible study, and Ann counts her life as greatly influenced by her example. Ann will be remembered for her hearty laughter, a ready smile, and always encouraging people to strive to do their best. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvis Eugene “Andy” Andrews and her brother, Reid Clark. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne Thomas of Gonzales, TX; daughter, Lesla Daniels of Houston, TX; son, Lee Andrews of Tulsa, OK; granddaughter, Kendra Daniels of Denver, CO; grandson, Drew Daniels of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Annabeth Andrews of Tulsa, OK and Caroline Cox of Creve Coeur, MO. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Masonic Cemetery in Gonzales, TX. Ninde Funeral Directors, Brookside Chapel (918) 742-5556 www.ninde.com