Ms. Andrea Nichol Hollenbeck

***A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MS. ANDREA NICHOL HOLLENBECK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023, AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE MEMORIAL SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW**** ****PLEASE NOTE THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING THAT MASKS ARE WORN AND WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _________________________________ We are sad to announce the passing of Andrea Nichol Hollenbeck of Kalamazoo Michigan. She died at age 42 on September 28, 2023. Andrea passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by loved ones. Even though Andrea experienced many hardships in life, she had a bright spirit and carefree way of living, always trying to find the next adventure by taking trips, even living in Florida for several years. Andrea loved dancing, wearing bright colored clothing, caring for her grandson and being the life of the party. She was small in stature, but had a big personality. She was not afraid to speak her mind and often courageous when faced with many obstacles. It’s important to know that Andrea took her own life and we are deeply saddened by this but comforted to know that she is no longer experiencing these earthly pains. Through her worst days she was loved by her family. The memories of our life together, her beauty, bright smile and laughter will remain in our hearts forever. Andrea is survived by her two children McKenzie Hollenbeck and Maurice Key, her grandson Xavier Exantus, parents Larry and Judy Martin as well as her brothers and sisters Isa Ford, Lidell Ford, Christine Ford, Katie Ford, Brett Ford, Wayne Ford, Tasha Ford, Teresa Wilson, Marvis Martin, Pierre Martin and Jana Martin. TO HONOR ANDREA'S MEMORY: we are holding a celebration of her life at Harper Funeral Home on October 7, 2023 at 2pm. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and share in this memorial to Andrea. We ask attendees to wear bright colors. REPAST DINNER TO FOLLOW SERVICES AT: Parkview Clubhouse-3707 Greenleaf Circle-Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 ______________________________ ******PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO: the Gryphon Place. Your donation will help with suicide prevention, make connections to resources, nurture healing and resiliency, and promote restorative justice for people in conflict and crisis. https://www.gryphon.org/donate _______________________________

Ms. Andrea Nichol Hollenbeck

July 26, 1981 - September 28, 2023