

Mary never gave up hope even until the last day. Her loving sister and son, Joe, were at her bedside. Mary Clark passed away at home in the early morning of September 11 th from complications of advanced breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Miriam’s memory to either the Alachua or Marion County Humane Societies.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 22nd at 11 o’clock. She is survived by her daughter, Renée Andrews (Tom Thomas), grandson, Andrew Thomas, and sister, Marjorie McInnis Pitts (Fred). She had rescue dogs as pets for most of her life, and was passionate about animal welfare. These included Altrusa, Florida State Museum Associates, Gainesville Woman’s Club, Ocala Women’s Network, and the Thomas Center Associates. She was active in numerous clubs and organizations. Miriam was a public relations consultant for House of Travel, and the local ambassador for Eastern Airlines. In 1950, she married Carl Andrews, with whom she had a daughter, Renée. Yonge Laboratory School and also received a journalism degree with highest honors from the University of Florida. (Thomas, 1951) Miriam was born on Januin Alachua General Hospital, Gainesville, FL to Sam W.

She did not go gentle into that good night, but raged against the dying of the light. Miriam McInnis Andrews Kimball departed this mortal life on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
