Mary Lou Drew, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday August 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 15, 1942 in Ashland Ohio. 

Mary Lou worked for Genesco for over 30 years and retired from working many years in the Garrard County School System as a cook and custodian. She was a faithful member at Bryantsville Methodist Church for over 60 plus years, where she also served as the song leader.

Surviving is a son, Sonny Drew (Teresa) of Lancaster; a daughter, Ann Rhodus (Ronnie) of Paint Lick; two brothers, Billy Andreasen of Hawaii and Robert Kane of Ohio; a sister, Linda Andreasen of Danville; four grandchildren, Stacey Drew Brooks (Will) of Michigan, Brandon Drew (Autumn) of Lancaster, Jamie Newton (Josh) of Berea, and Kyle Rhodus (Destinee) of Lancaster; and seven great grandchildren, Granger Brooks, Emilia Brooks, Zane Newton, Finn Newton, Isabelle Newton, Willow Drew and Logan Rhodus.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband, Grover Cleveland Drew Jr. Along with her father that raised her, William Andreasen and her mother, Mary Hayes Andreasen.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Thursday August 6, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Burial will follow the funeral service in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brandon Drew, Kyle Rhodus, Will Brooks, Josh Newton, Blake Brogle, and Ben Brogle.