Connie Cole Andrews, 88, of Roanoke Rapids, died Sunday, June 12, 2016. Connie, a native of Halifax County was the daughter of Andrew Harrison and Alberta Virginia “Bertie” Smith Cole.

Connie was a registered nurse in Roanoke Rapids for many years. She worked with the outreach program for post mastectomy programs, also worked with Relay For Life for many years, and served on the Diabetic Board in Halifax. She was a longtime active member of Rosemary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lloyd Andrews; their daughter, Susan A. Doughtie and her husband, Mike, of Littleton; two granddaughters, Ashley D. Smiley and her husband, Matt, of Richmond, Virginia, and Lauren Doughtie of Richmond, Virginia; a great-grandson, Hudson Smiley and a great-granddaughter, Anne Reese Smiley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Dr. Layne Wallace officiating.

Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Rosemary Baptist Church, 936 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.