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Beth Andrews, age 88 of Lexington, and formerly of Hinton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Mary Elizabeth Woods was born October 19, 1937 in Wilburton, OK to Noel and Irene (Clawson) Woods. She was raised in Wilburton, where she attended school there and graduated with the Digger’s Class of 1956.
On May 3, 1958, she married her best friend and lifelong partner, Billy Joe Andrews in Durant, Oklahoma. Together they began a beautiful life, spending their early years in Midwest City, where they raised their children, daughter Donna and son Bobby, before eventually making their home in Tribbey. Beth worked for many years on the assembly line at General Motors.
She was known for her generous hospitality and loved planning family gatherings and holiday celebrations. She was an excellent cook and will always be remembered for her famous “sauce”, french toast, and breakfast roll. In her later years, she devoted herself to caring for and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called her “Nonnie”. She treasured every moment spent with them, celebrating their accomplishments, sharing their joys, and creating memories they will carry with them always. Beth was a woman of great faith and a member of the United Methodist Church. Her love and legacy will carry on for generations to come.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Billy Joe Andrews; Her parents, Noel and Irene Woods; sisters, Shirley Neve and Omarie Hammontree and nephews, Steve Turner and Bruce Hammontree.
Beth is survived by her children, daughter Donna Smith and husband Brent of Lexington and Bobby Andrews of Hinton, OK; her cherished grandchildren, Coty Tarp and husband Casey of Newcastle, Shea Smith and wife Paige of Kingfisher, Carly Swanda and husband Dylan of Okla. City, Cricket Andrews of Mustang and Jocko Andrews of Lincoln, NE and great grandchildren, Welder, Zoey and Benjamin, with another great-grandchild expected soon.
Private Family Services will be held.
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