Andrea Ruth Brothwell passed away on March 23, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on May 5, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, to Lucy D. (Wensley) Williams and Robert Fred Williams.

Andrea spent her early years in Ventura, California, and graduated from Buena High School in 1970. She went on to earn a Certificate of Completion in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics from Oxnard College in 1976. It was there she met Ron Brothwell, whom she married in 1979 after relocating to Sunnyvale, California.

Andrea built a long and successful career in the injection molding industry and retired after 27 years of dedicated service at Evco Plastics in Oshkosh. She brought passion and conviction to everything she did.

Known for her sharp wit and unforgettable one-liners, Andrea had a gift for humor that left no one untouched. Her creativity shone through her sewing and crafting talents-handmade dog beds for family pets, beaded jewelry, and whimsical candy jars were just a few of her many thoughtful creations.

A sixth-generation Chautauquan, Andrea found joy at the Chautauqua Institution, where she embraced every tradition-from porch time and puzzles to concerts at the Amp and high tea at the Athenaeum. It was her happy place, filled with laughter, learning, and love.

Andrea is survived by her daughter Sandy Barnes of Oshkosh, Wisconsin brothers Monte (Alicia) Williams of Oshkosh Wisconsin and Jeff Williams (Barb Kastel) of Ventura California; niece Katie Williams of Oshkosh Wisconsin; nephews Jeremy Williams of Timnath, Colorado, and Matthew Williams of El Dorado Hills, California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the animal shelter of your choice in honor of Andrea's deep love for dogs.