Bower, Andrea Rose "Peachie", 13, of Riverview, passed away on November 16, 2012. Andrea was a kind, compassionate and free-spirited young lady who aspired to work with various charities and travel the world exploring other cultures. She was a student at Giunta Middle School and loved art, writing poetry and short stories and taking care of animals. Andrea is survived by her loving family, mother, Katharine Bower; brother, Jacob; grandmother, Jennifer Northcott; aunt, Heather Bower; great-grandparents, Jack and Joyce Bower; great-aunts and uncles, Jack (Beverly) Bower, Jr., Jon Bower, Jeff Bower, Janice (Dennis) Bennett, James Bower and Joy Tolbert; several cousins and friends; and James and Alana Williams. There will be a celebration of Andrea's life on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, the family will begin greeting guests one hour prior. The family is requesting that guests wear purple or a bright color to celebrate Andrea's life. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a local animal shelter or wildlife conservation fund