Ann Winters Blankenship Andrews, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend, passed away March 28th, 2022 in her home at the age of 75.

A second generation Floridian, she was born and raised in Tampa to Aaron D. Blankenship and Thomasine Lucille Parks Blankenship.  She is survived by her cousins: Ray Giles, David Harvey/Jeanne Harvey, and Barbara Harvey.  She had two children: Deborah Lyn Andrews Brown and Larry Thomas Andrews/Adela Rubiano Andrews and her grandchildren: Nicolas Aaron Brown, Alexandria Nichole Brown, Jason Thomas Andrews/Eliatne Andrews, Justin Hernando Andrews/ Leslie Andrews.

Ann graduated from King High School and the University of South Florida.  She worked at the family meat market since a young child, played the clarinet all through elementary, junior high school, and High School.  In college, she published a song she composed on the piano and was invited by the university to attend the Economic Master's Program within the College of Business.

She worked twenty years with the City of Tampa.  Her positions included the Tampa Police Department, the Tampa Museum of Art, and Private Industry Council just to name a few.

As an avid lover of her grandchildren and music, she never missed any concerts.  She was always helpful to her family and friends, had such a kind heart and warm smile.  Ann enjoyed math, art, the beach, and cooking for the holidays.  Most importantly, she never failed to see the beauty in all people and things.  She will be dearly missed.