Aching Acres Landscaping
Andrea Remembered
On Wednesday June 15, 2011 Andrea M. Fuquay ended her 2 year battle with cholangial carcinoma. On that day the Aching Acres family lost a friend, a wife, a mother, and much, much more. We hope that all who knew her may never forget her warm smile and the daily inspiration she gave to all of us.
The Andrea M. Fuquay Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Andrea's life as an educator and her love for children, Aching Acres is proud to announce a college scholarship through the University of Southern Indiana.
Information for Scholarship Applicants
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide tuition assistance to entry level college students who have lost a parent, and are in need of additional college funding assistance.
The scholarship fund is conjunction with the University of Southern Indiana's charitable giving department. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or letter of acceptance from USI.
Applications available soon.
Information for Donors
Contributions to the scholarship can be made directly to the USI Foundation. When giving, make sure to mark your contribution to "The Andrea M. Fuquay Memorial Scholarship".
Mailing your Contribution
Mail your Contribution to:
The Andrea M. Fuquay Memorial Scholarship
c/o The USI Foundation
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
Be sure to write "The Andrea M. Fuquay Memorial Scholarship" in the memo line of your check.
Online Contributions
Contributions can be made online at:
https://www.usi.edu/foundation/gift/giftform.aspx
Be sure to select "The Andrea M. Fuquay Memorial Scholarship" under "Gift Information" in the form.
Andrea M. Fuquay, 1976-2011
The following was written and read by Suzie Pace, friend of the family, at Andrea’s Funeral, June 17, 2011
I think if there was ever anyone who personified the saying—LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE—it was Andrea. She truly celebrated life every day through her love for her husband, children, family and friends. As a mother, Andrea put her cheerleading and teaching talents to use and was always involved in all of Logan, Braxton, Keely & Kimber’s activities at home and school.
Whether it was in the classroom, at the ball field, down at the river camp, at the beach or at their home, you could always count on Andrea to provide the fun—not to mention, all the necessary bedazzled accessories and bling! She was never one to take herself too seriously. All you have to do is look at her email signature with her dancing, green alien getting his party on to know that! Andrea was always ready to party and I can only imagine the one she’s having right now, free of cancer with her Creator. I always admired her sense of style including her ability to always have her toenail polish perfectly coordinated with her flip flops and to be able to carry a cell phone in an outfit with no pockets!
As a witness to us all, she didn’t allow cancer to dull her enthusiasm for life. Through it all, you never heard her gripe or complain. She never hosted any pity parties on her own behalf. Her battle with cancer wasn’t fueled by anger or fear but by a God-given inner strength and peace accompanied by her ever-present smile and upbeat outlook on life.
She cherished each and every moment she had with the loves of her life—Danny, Logan, Braxton, Keely, Kimber, her family and closest friends. You were her world. She loved being your wife, your mother, your sister, your daughter and your friend. As Danny’s soul mate and partner, Andrea showed us through her actions, not just her words, what a truly loving marriage looks like when it’s built on kindness, respect and unselfish love.
And that’s how she lived—unselfishly, with great enthusiasm and with a tremendous love for each of you. Logan, Braxton, Keely & Kimber—the greatest gift your mom ever gave you was each other. You have each other, your family and your faith in God to rely on and to turn to in the days ahead. You will forever be blessed by your mom’s love for you and all that she shared with you and taught you. Keep your wonderful memories of her alive by loving each other the same way that she loved you. I know she would want all of us to celebrate her life by filling ours full of laughter, kindness and love. So I challenge each of you, to LIVE, LAUGH and LOVE just as Andrea did.
- Proud Mother of 4
- Vice President, Aching Acres Landscaping, Inc.
- Bookkeeper
- Pre-School Teacher
- Scout Mom, Tiger Den Leader
- Party Planner
- In search of BABYSITTER,
- Dog, Cat, Fish, Hamster & Turtle Owner
- Turtle and Frog Lover
- Daughter, Sister, Wife!
“A Woman with too much time on her hands!“
-Quote by sister, Jenny Stratman Fuquay
Indiana Tax Credit
There is an Indiana income tax credit for contributions to an Indiana college or university. The credit is 50% of the contribution with a maximum credit on an individual return of $100 and a maximum credit on a married filing jointly return of $200.
