Andrea Lynne Lary

Andrea Lynne Lary July 29, 1959 – December 26, 2025

Andrea Lynne Lary, age 66, of Minden, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in her hometown of Minden.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.

Andrea was born on July 29, 1959, in Minden, Louisiana. She graduated from Minden High School in 1977, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She went on to attend Northeast Louisiana University, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. While there, she was a proud member of Kappa Delta. Andrea was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Minden.

Andrea dedicated her career to Home Health Management with Kelly Assisted Living, where she was known for her professionalism, compassion, and commitment to caring for others.

She had a lifelong love for Boston Terriers, a passion that began with her family in the 1970s. Over the years, Andrea lovingly cared for more than ten Boston Terriers, most recently her beloved companion, Landon Lary.

Andrea cherished time spent at Lake Bistineau, especially family fish fries, water skiing, and boating. She also enjoyed traveling with her family throughout the United States, with Florida and Disney World holding a special place in her heart.

Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy June Lary and Sandra Barnette Lary; her grandparents, Bonnie Madden Barnette Wiles and Bryant B. Barnette, and Jack and Theressa Fuller Lary; her nephew, Blake Paul Fritz; her uncle, Sherry Bryant Barnette; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her sister, Hollie Lary Fritz, and her husband, Donald Paul Fritz; her niece, Macy Rachelle Fritz, all of Shreveport; her son, Timothy Wilbourn “Will” Church, and wife, Mallory Anderson Church, of Conway, Arkansas; and her aunt, Sharon Barnette of Oregon.

Andrea will be remembered for her love of family, devotion to her faith, and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.