Andrea Carol Volpa Birke

Andrea Carol Volpa Birke, 57, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, joined her beloved husband's spirit on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held 5pm Saturday, July 21 at Greenland Church of Christ, with Glen Ludwick officiating. The service will be followed by a potluck dinner. Andrea was born in Paradise, California to Gerie Volpa and Robert Volpa on February 19, 1961. She married Bruce Birke on June 6, 1985 in Searcy, Arkansas after graduating from Harding University with a degree in education. Andrea worked as a teacher for Greenland School District for 20 years. She retired in 2014 to care for her late husband, who passed in 2017 from progressive supranuclear palsy. She was a woman of incredible faith, and a dedicated member of support groups CurePSP and Celebrate Recovery. Andrea is preceded in death by her mother, Gerie Volpa, brothers Lance and Vince Volpa, and husband Bruce Birke. Andrea is survived by her three loving children, John, James, and Celi Birke, daughters-in-law Kristina Birke and Kelli Young, and grandson Rayne Dewey Birke, as well as many friends and family members, all of whom will miss her spirited laughter, dry wit, and enduring love. Condolences may be made to beardsfuneralchapel.com.