Matthew Wade Andreas Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Matthew Wade Andreas of Franklin, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Matthew left this world on February 11, 2026 at the age of 48, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Matthew Wade Andreas to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Jack Andreas; his stepfather Eddie Shaw; and his grandparents, C. L., Mae Rose Poynter, Lloyd and Doris Andreas.
He is survived by: his mother Melinda "Mindy" Shaw (Poynter); his close friend Candace Welch; his sisters, Katrina Browning and Jessica Andreas; his daughter Hailey Andreas; his nieces and nephews, Jenna Browning, Daisy Browning, Iris Tyree, Khyree Barella, Trey Murillo and Christopher Bolds; his cousin Hope Albritton (Lamey); his pet Reba; and his stepson Gavin Welch. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
