Mercedia Andrews

Mercedia Andrews, 93, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Born on November 10, 1932, in Hawthorne, Florida, to Willie Parker Williams and Lou Ethel Williams, Mercedia was lovingly raised by her maternal aunt and uncle, Belle Andrews and Ben Andrews, who played an instrumental role in shaping her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lou Ethel Williams; her siblings, Lula Mae, Rosa Lee, Bill Jr., Sophora, Preston, Doretha, Trudie Lee, and twins Clifford and Lifford; and her aunt and uncle, Belle and Ben Andrews.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Joyce Andrews; her grandchildren, Benjamin Andrews and Charles “Chuck” Andrews; and many nieces and nephews, including her special grandniece, Kimberley Smith, who lovingly assisted and cared for her during her final years.

Mercedia will be remembered for her warm spirit, her strong faith, her deep love for family, and the quiet joy she found in caring for others.