Gloria Ann Andrews, 82 of Batavia, transitioned from this world peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023 surrounded by her family at United Memorial Medical Center. She was a resident of The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing Home.
Gloria was born in Batavia, NY on July 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Aloysius Ratulowski and Celia (Slominski) Ratulowski of Batavia.
Gloria was a loving and devoted Catholic mother to her four children and a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren and one great grandson. Gloria cherished spending quality time with her family & friends and took pride in pampering her grandchildren & great grandson. She was extremely humbled and always prioritized the needs of others before her own. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Gloria was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast & an Elvis Presley fan as evident by the collection of various Elvis memorabilia populated throughout her home.
Gloria was employed by the former St. Lukes Manor in the culinary division & also provided additional hospitality services for the residents.
Gloria is survived by her four children, Montagu Scott (Margie) Andrews of Virginia Beach, VA, Debbie (David) Olivani of Mesa, AZ, Mindy Andrews of Batavia, and Mark (Tina) Andrews of Slatington, PA and seven grandchildren Sara Wagner (Tony), Desiree Janiga, Michael Andrews (Amanda), Autumn Janiga, Emily Olivani, Mary Olivani, and Melecia Andrews as well as one great grandson Micah Hunter. Gloria is also survived by her brother, Ron Ratulowski (Kathy) of Batavia as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was the wife of the late Montagu J. Andrews, Jr. "Monty". Her deceased sister is Jean M. Metz.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Monday (Aug. 28th) from 3 -7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00am at Resurrection Parish, 303 E. Main St., Batavia. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Parish. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDERW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
