Andrea Underwood

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Andrea Lynn Underwood, 53, was born on Dec. 23, 1967, to Richard Lee Atwill of Portageville, Missouri, and Judy Geary of Bloomfield, Missouri. She passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at her home in Little Rock surrounded by her family.

Andrea was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Ryan Underwood, on May 27, 1989, in Portageville, and he survives at their home. They have one daughter, Ashlyn Underwood. Andrea is survived by her father and stepmother, Richard and Glenda Atwill of Portageville; her mother, Judy Geary of Bloomfield; her mother-in-law, Peggy Underwood of Portageville; and two brothers and sisters-in-law Richard and Amanda Atwill of West Memphis, Arkansas, and Chris and Lindsay Robinson of Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Andrea was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Ronnie Underwood of Portageville.

Andrea was an active volunteer at the Little Rock Animal Village and was on the Board of Directors. She fostered numerous dogs and cats over her life and was passionate about the care of animals. Andrea’s family was her joy in life, and she loved sharing stories about Ashlyn and Ryan. She loved traveling and the many scuba diving trips made over the years.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. David Worley officiating.

DeLisle Funeral Home of Portageville is in charge of arrangements.

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Please make donations in Andrea’s memory to the Little Rock Animal Village at https://www.friendsoftheanimalvillage.org/make-a-donation or the Children’s Protection Center at https://www.childrensprotectioncenter.org/donate.