Obituary: Andrea (Feese) Murillo
Andrea Murillo (February 11, 1939 – July 21st, 2026)
Andrea Murillo passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2026, in North Texas at the age of 87. She was born on February 11, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Andrea was the proud mother of five and is survived by her children, Jeffery, Deanne, Charles (Bradley), Steven, and Jennifer; her sister, Rosemary, and brother, Richard Feese; her grandchildren, Jayson, Jesse, Tara, Shawn, Blane, and Alais; and great-grandchildren, Tristan, Mila, Myles, Aria, and Alexander. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mable Feese, and brother, Jim Feese. She loved every one of them dearly.
Those who knew her knew she measured a good day by the people she loved, the animals she could help, and whether the Wolverines won on Saturday.
Family was the center of her life, and she was the glue that kept everyone connected. She hosted countless holiday gatherings and football parties, bringing family and friends together. Later in life, her phone calls and texts kept us updated on the goings-on of family and friends.
After working as a secretary at the University of Michigan Hospital, she became a stay-at-home mom raising her five children. She went on to own and run two businesses, U-Do-It Rentals and Applause Video, both in Ann Arbor. She had sincere friendships with her employees and her clients, most of whom she knew by name
After moving to Texas, she made a career in secretarial work at a bank and a vehicle leasing company. She enjoyed her work and was a dedicated employee. At each of her jobs, she made new and lifelong friends.
Being a business owner and a busy mother in all respects, she still made time to attend all her son’s football games, Deanne’s volleyball games, and Jennifer’s and Deanne’s horse show competitions. You would always find Mom in the stands supporting and cheering on her kids.
When her son, Brad, suffered paralysis in a car accident, she was the first family member to learn about his condition and take on the task of caring for him. She would wake early to get him ready for school before getting herself ready to head out to work, which at times ran late into the night, hunting down U-Haul trucks and trailers.
Andrea was a caring, thoughtful, and giving person throughout her life. She had a special place in her heart for animals. She loved her dogs, Jake and Molly, dearly. She devoted countless hours helping her daughter, Deanne, with her dog and puppy rescue mission. She was always willing to give her time and energy to help animals in need and found joy in caring for and nursing them back to health. She loved caring for the family’s horses and donkeys as well. When her own health made those tasks difficult, she continued to help.
After her passing, a small window into her kindness opened: while looking through her checkbook register, it was found to be full of contributions, page after page, to a variety of charities that supported animal rescue, the elderly, veterans, and many other causes important to her. She didn’t have a lot of money, but that didn’t stop her from giving. She sent her donations faithfully, month after month and year after year. She gave from the kindness, love, and faith in her heart. None of us knew about that quiet act of giving, but finding that filled our hearts with even more love, admiration, and pride for our mom. She never forgot her humble beginnings and the charity her family received from the local community when she was a child. In part, that generosity made her the giving person she was, and was another reason it was important to her to continue that same charitable spirit throughout her life.
Her quiet generosity showed in other ways. She purchased an insurance policy to ensure she wouldn’t burden her children with retirement home expenses, even though it meant sacrificing her own comfort. She saved enough to cover her final expenses and more—most of which will support the charities she championed, continuing her legacy of compassion and giving.
After moving to Texas, she visited Michigan whenever she could to spend time with family and friends. As the nucleus of our family, her presence conjured many family get-togethers, cookouts, celebrations, and casual evenings at restaurants, often bringing together family and friends who had not seen or spoken for years. She tried with all her heart to see everyone she knew and was truly disappointed when, due to time constraints or other obligations, she couldn’t visit them all.
Andrea was a big sports fan. First and foremost were her beloved Michigan Wolverines, as well as a die-hard Lions fan. She enjoyed watching good football games, and if the U of M and Detroit teams were in the playoffs in other sports, she enjoyed watching and cheering them on as well. She reminisced about the many games she attended with friends. From sunny spring games to cold and rainy November games, she reminisced about being there in the Big House, cheering on her Wolverines. She was always happy when she found fellow Michigan fans at The Oxford Grand, where she lived for the last four years. We will never forget how family celebrations and casual phone conversations would often end with her trademark words: “Go Blue!” It became her signature sendoff and one that will forever bring smiles to those who knew and loved her.
She was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading books, newspapers, and magazines, but her favorite, the Bible, was always within arm’s reach. She read it every day, and she could be found sleeping in her chair, her Bible resting on her chest. Her next favorite was Reader’s Digest. She read them cover to cover, inevitably bursting into laughter at the funny and quirky stories she enjoyed so much. And she enjoyed sharing the funny and interesting stories with whoever was nearby.
Mom had a good sense of humor. She was quick to laugh and slow to anger. There was laughter in almost every conversation, family gatherings, while watching America’s Favorite Home Videos, and she laughed at herself when her children would razz her about one thing or another.
Her faith in Jesus gave her comfort and hope. Getting to church became difficult, but she would attend whenever she could. She never missed a Bible Study with Mike, a volunteer at The Oxford Grand. We find comfort believing she is reunited with her mother, the many loved ones lost over the years, and with her beloved dogs, Molly and Jake, whose companionship brought her so much happiness throughout the years.
Mom was a happy and gregarious person. When life gave her challenges, she would handle the problem and return to her cheerful self. Anger was something she knew little of. People who knew her would remember expressions like “Oh, Sugarfoot” or “For crying out loud” when faced with challenges.
Andrea led a good and meaningful life. She contributed beautiful things to her children, to her family and friends, and to the world.
She was our mom, a sister, an aunt, a grandmother, great-grandmother, and a sincere, caring friend to everyone she knew and loved.
Although she had to leave us, her love and kindness fill our hearts. Her passing has left voids that cannot be filled. Her presence at family gatherings, her laughter, phone calls, texts, holiday and birthday cards and calls, and so much more cannot be replaced, but they will always be remembered and cherished.
She will be remembered for her love of family, friends, and animals; her strength; her caring heart; her willingness to help others; her happy disposition and the quiet example she set for all of us.
We will miss her deeply as we carry cherished memories with us always and be thankful for the time we were blessed to share with her.
She will be with us the rest of our days, just as she has been with us all our lives. She will continue to live in our hearts and memories till the day we join her.
May she rest in beautiful and abundant peace.
Thank you, Mom! You did great! And “Go Blue!”
There will be a remembrance gathering for family and friends on Sunday, September 20th, from 12:00 to 4:00 at 9785 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI
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