Andrea T. Nolan passed away on Tuesday, October 16, at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California, after suffering a tragic accident while on vacation. Andi, as she preferred to be called by her friends and family, radiated beauty in all forms. Her enormous capacity for love, laughter, and compassion is remembered and cherished by those unprepared for the departure of her beautiful, energetic spirit. Andrea Thomas Bibby was born on August 14, 1960, to Alfred and Gwendolyn Bibby in Boston, Massachusetts. She came into this world with a passion for life, knowledge, and adventure.

Andi was voted “most witty” in high school and later awarded her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas. She loved meeting new people, sharing stories, and laughing. Andi’s summery demeanor made her an inherently talented hostess to the many memorable parties and gatherings that she held for family and friends. She was a phenomenal musician and could effortlessly entrance a room of people with classical piano music. Though a proficient sight-reader, Andi’s most passionate, beautiful music was free style - with her eyes closed and her heart open. Andi experienced many employment endeavors in her life and found happiness in every accomplishment.

Her desire to spread joy, along with free time while raising her young son, led her to start a gift basket company called Proper Arrangements. Proper Arrangements quickly outgrew the home business, and Andi sold it to focus on being a mother. Andi’s greatest joy and accomplishment in life was the birth of her only son, Frankie. She wholly devoted herself to mentoring him and was overjoyed at the successful, caring man that he became.

Andi met the love of her life, Larry Nathaniel Nolan, in the Spring of 2009 through Hilda Thompson, a family friend of the Nolan’s. Hilda decided that the two had to meet, so Larry wrote a sincere letter to Andi expressing his desire to travel, laugh, and seek adventure. Andi’s and Larry’s favorite vacations were spent playing in the surf at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, or tasting wine in Napa Valley, California. Larry Nolan’s enormous heart made him a tender husband to Andi and an exemplary father to Frankie. The happy years that the pair spent together fulfilled Andi completely, and the extraordinary bond that they formed was one of compassion and everlasting love.

Larry and Andi were married for six blissful years before Larry was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, despite having never smoked a cigarette in his life. Andi spent sleepless nights researching Larry’s condition, and accompanied Larry to hundreds of medical appointments. She advocated for Larry fiercely, fighting to get him into clinical trials for aggressive cancers. One year and three clinical trials later, it was discovered that Larry had a very rare genetic mutation resulting in an aggressive form of cancer. Larry Nolan passed away at his home in Colleyville, Texas, on Sunday, November 5th, 2017, after his long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Andi relentlessly pursued treatments for Larry’s cancer and was successful in helping Larry spend an extra year and a half of quality life with his family. After Larry’s passing, Andi remained a dedicated, wonderful mother to her son and a loving daughter to her parents, while visiting her parents on a daily basis. 

Andi is survived by her beloved son Frankie & fiancée Jackie, her parents Alfred & Gwen Bibby, her sister Wendy Piwonka & husband Thomas (nephew Hayden), her brother Elliot Bibby & wife Diana (nieces Lindsey & Leslie), her brother Alfred Bibby Jr. & wife Sharon (nieces Katrina, Karina & Sarina, and nephew Buck). Andi’s graceful, joyous spirit filled countless hearts with love and admiration. She is desperately missed by her family and friends, yet comfort is redeemed from the knowledge that she and Larry have been reunited for eternity.