Andrea has worked within the funeral profession for over 30 years, as a funeral director and embalmer, most of it centered in Mulberry Grove and Greenville. She received her mortuary science degree in 1990, after which, she started working for Schildknecht Funeral Homes in Mulberry Grove, Greenville, and Coffeen.  Over the years, the funeral homes have changed owners, but Andrea has proved her incredible value, and has been able to stay in her hometown and serve the families she truly knows and cares for. Andrea has been employed by Assalley Funeral Homes and their five locations since July of 2021.

The beach is her happy place, although she doesn’t get there nearly as often as she would like. Andrea was an avid softball player, and competed in many leagues every summer, into her mid 40's.  Now, she enjoys less taxing extracurricular activities such as attending concerts and watching rugby games. Andrea and her husband, John, have been married since 1988 and regularly attend their home church, The United Methodist Church of Mulberry Grove. When the time comes to retire, for both of them, they look forward to travel and much more beach time.