Mary Katherine Andrews, lovingly known to all as Mary Kay, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her family’s love. Born and raised in Cuero, Texas, on April 27, 1938, Mary Kay lived a life filled with laughter, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to family and community.
She was the cherished daughter of Jerome and Ethel Koenig and grew up alongside her brothers, William “Billy” Koenig and Robert “Bobby” Koenig, all of whom preceded her in passing. Mary Kay attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church School through eighth grade and later graduated from Cuero High School, where she proudly served as a drum major and played the saxophone in the marching band. Those early years in Cuero instilled in her a love of music, friendship, and small-town community that she carried throughout her life.
Mary Kay married Milton Andrews, with whom she built a beautiful family grounded in love, warmth, and togetherness. She is survived by her beloved children, Beth Sanders (husband Mark Sanders), Thomas Andrews, and First Sergeant Vincent Andrews (wife Staff Sergeant Laurie Andrews). She was the proud grandmother of Tiffany Howard (husband Tyler), Kristie Corbett-Chen (husband Milton), Lacy Andrews, and Scott Corbett; and the adoring great-grandmother (“Grammy”) to Graham and Parker Howard, Connor Corbett, Gavynn Davidson, Everlie Corbett-Chen, Paisley Beier, Kaidan Chen, Korbin Chen, Khloe Chen, Bryson Corbett, Katrina Bennett and Helena Vachon. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Andrews, her son Michael Andrews, her parents, and her brothers.
Mary Kay dedicated more than 40 years to the medical field, where her kindness, patience, and empathy touched countless lives. Outside of work, she gave decades of her time to the Spring Branch ISD and Katy ISD communities—volunteering at football games, helping with ticket sales, and always showing up to support “her teams” and her extended Katy ISD family.
Her zest for life was unmatched. Mary Kay loved to travel and was always ready for the next adventure—whether exploring Europe or discovering a new spot closer to home. She loved to eat, loved to cook, and loved sharing meals with others. Always eager to try new recipes, she filled her kitchen with warmth and laughter. The Food Network was always on her TV from morning to night, and meeting Ree Drummond, “The Pioneer Woman,” was one of her proudest foodie moments.
Her home was truly the heart of her world—a place where everyone was welcome, whether stopping by for dinner or staying for a while (many of us can still laugh about having mail delivered there). Mary Kay’s home was more than a house; it was a haven filled with love, comfort, and connection.
She was a wonderful mother, a devoted Grammy, and a loyal friend. Her empathy, fairness, patience, and gentle humor made her a steady light in the lives of those around her. Mary Kay had a gift for making everyone feel valued and at home.
Mary Kay will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Her legacy lives on through her family, her friends, and the countless lives she touched with her kindness, laughter, and open heart.
She will be buried in her beloved hometown of Cuero, Texas on Friday, October 31, 2025, 2:00 PM at Hillside Cemetery.
