Andrea L. S. Irvin

 In Loving Memory of Andrea February 25, 1966 – May 18, 2026 

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

   Andrea Leonda Sharlon Irvin (Williams) lived a life of quiet strength, compassion, and resilience. Born February 25, 1966, she was raised in a military family grounded in faith — and the values she grew up with: discipline, integrity, service, and love of God — stayed with her throughout her life. She danced gracefully into heaven's gates on May 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. 

   In 2015, she married Michael Irvin, and together they shared the rare, once-in-a-lifetime kind of love — one he returned in equal measure. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael; her daughter Arianna Williams (Brandon Johnson); and his children Samantha Hammer (Bryant Hammers) and Michale J Irvin. She is also survived by her grandchildren Carly and Warren, children of Samantha Hammers; nieces Azia McMunn, Ambrozia Williams, and Ariezanna Williams; great-niblings Joseph, Atredies, Aaron, Kenon, and Isaela; and great-nieces Meiomi and Rosalina, and her dear friend of 40+ years, Janet Harvey. She was preceded in death by her parents Barbara Williams (Bratton) and LC Williams, her brother Aaron Williams, sister-in-law Leah Williams, her daughter Victricia, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

   She loved to dance — there was a bubbly, contagious spirit in her that came alive the moment she heard the right song. She also loved a good girls' day, watching volleyball, a lively game of Bunko, and boating on the lake. But most of all, she cherished time with her family.

   For 32 years, she devoted herself to HR at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, helping employees through some of life's most personal moments — new babies, growing families, illness, hardship, and everything in between. She was exceptional at it because caring for people wasn't just her job. It was who she was. People knew they could always come to her, and she genuinely loved being that person for them. Her work family was truly family, and she made everyone around her feel seen, heard, and valued.

   Her generosity extended well beyond her workplace. She gave her time and heart to her local church and to the communities around Topeka, Junction City, and Manhattan — volunteering with Meals on Wheels, the Capper Foundation, Harvesters, the Topeka Rescue Mission, and the Helping Hands Humane Society.

   If you were lucky enough to know her, you knew she was someone who saw the world clearly and wasn't afraid to speak her truth — particular, strong-willed, bright, and never one to miss a chance to pour into the people she loved. If you were really lucky, you might even get a good side eye and a mhmmm. She relaxed by not relaxing, always moving, always doing, always giving. She was the kind of woman who wanted to help everyone around her reach their potential and honor the traditions her parents built. Life asked a lot of her, and she gave it everything — with a smile, because that was just how she was raised.

   Faith was the quiet anchor of her life. She loved God deeply, found peace in prayer, and believed wholeheartedly in the promise of eternal life. That faith gave her a serenity that radiated to everyone around her — a quiet dignity that never wavered, and a sincerity that stays with you long after.

   She reached her 60th birthday, and retirement was just around the corner — two milestones she deserved to celebrate fully. We do that now, in her honor.

   She was a beautiful, loving wife and a devoted mother, mother-in-law, Mimi, aunt, friend, sister, and daughter. She meant so much to so many. She fought the good fight. She kept the faith. And now she rests in the peace she always believed in — and so dearly deserved.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at Iron Clad Coworking & Events in Wamego, Kansas. All are welcome. In her honor, attendees are encouraged to wear purple — her favorite color. Light refreshments will be provided.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Helping Hands Humane Society, The Capper Foundation or Meals on Wheels. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547