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Andrea Scafide Blaize "Drea" Brown

Andrea Scafide Blaize "Drea" Brown obituary

Andrea Brown Obituary

A loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, Andrea Brown died peacefully at her home on April 10, 2014, surrounded by her family. A resident of Port Allen, Louisiana, Andrea was born June 28, 1941 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to Josie Scafide and Leo Blaize, Jr., the first of six children. Following WWII, she moved with her parents and infant sister to Port Allen. She attended Port Allen Elementary School until third grade when Holy Family Parochial School opened its doors and was in the second graduating class. She graduated from Port Allen High School in 1959 and Louisiana State University in 1963 with a degree in Accounting. Andrea grew up in a family that loved music and often enjoyed playing the piano. She represented West Baton Rouge Parish as Sugar Queen in 1958. While attending LSU she was active in the Newman Club at Christ the King Chapel where she met the love of her life, Huey Patrick Brown. They were married on May 18, 1963 at Holy Family Catholic Church and spent four years in the US Air Force living in Texas, Delaware, Bermuda and South Carolina. Those years saw the birth of three daughters. Following their years in the military, they returned home to Port Allen to raise their family. Andrea went to work as an accountant for the State Department of Education and later for the Department of Public Safety until her retirement in 2000. She was a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church and served as a Lector for many years. She was also a member of the Holy Family Boosters Club and was actively involved in volunteer programs while her children attended Holy Family School. Andrea was also active in the Lion's Club Auxiliary, WBR Garden and Civic Club, and West Side Women's Club. She enjoyed gardening, hosting "Sunday Dinners" with her family, playing bridge and working number puzzles. She was an avid LSU sports fan and also loved cheering for her children and grandchildren in their sporting events. Throughout their married life, Andrea and Huey enjoyed traveling and took many road trip vacations with their children. They also traveled extensively abroad with the LSU Alumni Association, visiting countries in the Far East, Europe, and Indonesia. During the last eighteen months of her life, Andrea was a resident of Williamsburg Retirement Home where she made and enjoyed new friends and activities. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, paternal grandparents, Leo and Anita Parillo Blaize, and her paternal great grandmother, Rosa Palmisano Parillo. Descendants surviving her are children Charlotte Brown Jackson, Debra Brown Bourgoyne, and Tammy Brown Bradley; eleven grandchildren, Spencer, Eric, Elizabeth and Stephen Jackson; Patrick, Michael, Sam and Grace Bourgoyne; Claire, Jonathon and Andrew Bradley. Siblings and spouses left to cherish her memory are Anita and Barry Wilkinson, Angela and Dan Foley, Mickel and Leo Blaize, III, M.D., Anna and Doug Wilkinson and Alisa Dixon, along with sons-in-law John Jackson and Phillip Bourgoyne, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and long-time close friends, the '59'ers. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Wilbert's Funeral Home in Port Allen, LA from 5:30-8:30 p.m., with a Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, LA, followed by interment in the church cemetery. The Reverend David Allen will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Special Olympics Louisiana, 1000 East Morris Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403, or St. Joseph's Academy, 3015 Broussard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2014.
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To The Family Of Andrea,
Mary (Judy) Gilliam worked with your mother at the Dept. of Education for many years. She is unable to attend the service, but would like to send her Deepest Sympathy. Rest in Peace Andrea!!

Mary (Judy) Gilliam

April 15, 2014

Sending prayers to all her loving family. It was an honor to know Andrea and know she will be missed but remembered with great fondness.

Wendy & Adrian Wilcombe

April 15, 2014

The Monks of Saint Joseph Abbey are praying for Andrea and her family!

Augustine Foley

April 15, 2014

I will greatly miss my dear aunt. She was a such a joy to all her nieces and nephews. Andreas had a bright, distinct laugh that could fill the room. May you rest in peace.
"Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come and share your Master's joy."

Mary Margaret Rogers

April 14, 2014

Offering heartfelt condolences to the Brown & Blaize Families on your loss. Andrea was a kind southern lady, who will be missed. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon & Tommy Zito

April 14, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. She and Huey will be together again. Sorrow is for those who are left behind.
Pat Harvey & Terry Atchetee

April 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Brown & Blaize families for your loss. Andrea will be missed. Rest in peace Cuz.
Catherine Ann Matherne Miller & Ken Miller

April 14, 2014

My prayers and sympathy to the Brown and Blaize families. We know that Andrea enjoying her Heavenly reward. May God Bless.

Debra Eidson

April 14, 2014

MS.ANDREA,A TRUE SOUTHERN BELLE, A LADY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. GOD MUST HAVE NEEDED YOU UP THERE TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT A "LADY" SHOULD LOOK LIKE.( NOW AN ANGEL )

KEN ALBAREZ

April 14, 2014

Andrea: May you rest in the Eternal Light and Peace of our Loving God! And may those who mourn your passing be comforted by the Lord who wept at the death of His friend Lazaruth!!

Stephen Hymel

April 13, 2014

What can I say about my "daughter" that has not been said about a lovely, compassionate woman who lived for her family. Rest in peace, dear girl. You are reunited with the love of your life, Huey. You will be missed but heaven is brighter. Love you!

Jeanette Blaize

April 13, 2014

She was a very special lady and we are sure she will be deeply missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. I am sorry that we can't be there. Love Paul & Tina Thibodeax

Tina Thibodeaux

April 13, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

gwendolyn noel guidet

April 13, 2014

My prayers for peace are with your family. Such a wonderful and beautiful lady.

Rene'e LaCour

April 13, 2014

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

April 12, 2014

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