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Bobbie Ann Andrus

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at Northside Assembly of God for Bobbie Ann Andrus, 80, who died Jan 10, 2019, at her residence.
Services will be conducted by Rev. Stacey Poullard.
Interment will be in Mermentau Cemetery.
Sister Bobbie Anne Andrus was born on Oct. 28, 1938, to the now late Ulyses Andrus Sr. and Juella Wilson Andrus. Bobbie departed her earthly home on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
Sister Andrus was a virtuous and committed woman of God who served diligently as an outstanding Christian figure and faithful member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Bobbie served as the head of the Deaconess Board, president of the Women’s Auxiliary, president of the Missionary Board and Director of Vacation Bible School. She also was an Adult Sunday School teacher, Children’s Sunday School teacher and Young Adults Sunday School teacher. Bobbie sang as a member in the Senior Choir and for a short time offered tutoring after school at the church.
Bobbie was very involved in her community, assisting family and friends when needed.
Bobbie was a graduate of H.C. Ross High School in Crowley and Southern University of Baton Rouge. While at Southern University, Bobbie was selected as the Alpha Sweetheart of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Sister Andrus was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Upon returning to Mermentau, Bobbie became the first African-American teacher at Mermentau Elementary, where she taught for many years. Bobbie later taught at Ross Elementary, where she completed 31 years of service with Acadia Parish School Board.
Bobbie leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Betty Andrus; three brothers, Joseph Andrus, Clifford Andrus (Mary) and James Bertrand Andrus (Tobie); sisters-in-law, Ruth A. Wilson and Martha Andrus; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Willis Andrus, Anthony Andrus, Ulyses Andrus Jr. and Joshua Andrus; a step-sister, Ethel Andrus; and a sister-in-law, Lois T. Andrus.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Northside Assembly of God from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc., of Lafayette.

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