Age 90
A beacon of hope and strength, inspiring all who knew her with her motto, “Jesus, I trust in You,” Sister Mary Andrew’s unwavering faith and compassion shone brightly throughout her life.
Born at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, her family as one of the founding members of St. Patrick Catholic Church (now St. Patrick’s Cathedral) in Charlotte, North Carolina. A dedicated student and spirited teenager, she attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School where her love for learning and passion for helping others first blossomed. At the age of 18, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, North Carolina.
Sister Mary Andrew earned her bachelor’s degree in social studies from Sacred Heart College in Belmont, North Carolina, and a master’s degree in English as a Second Language at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont. With an unwavering commitment to education, she played a pivotal role in implementing an English as a Second Language program while ministering at Sacred Heart College.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sister Mary Andrew touched countless lives as she taught at various Catholic elementary schools within North Carolina, including St. Mary’s in Wilmington, Saint Michael’s in Gastonia, and Assumption, St. Gabriel’s, and St. Patrick’s, all in Charlotte. She also served at the former military academy in Belmont, North Carolina, which was run by the Sisters of Mercy.
Sister Mary Andrew held the position of secretary general at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont, North Carolina, and worked as the director of special services at Sacred Heart College. One of her greatest passions was serving as the assistant archivist at Sacred Heart Convent where she worked tirelessly to preserve the stories and legacies of the sisters. Sister Mary Andrew will be remembered as a true embodiment of mercy and love.