Andrea Lynn Hart Chesnut

BURLEY - Andrea Lynn Hart Chesnut, 47, of Burley, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Andrea was born to Susan Garner Hart and Ben Butterfield on June 26, 1970. She was adopted early in her childhood by Anthony Wayne Hart. Andrea was known for her contagious and outgoing personality, which made her well liked throughout her life. She graduated from Burley High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She had always been a very caring person, wanting to help others in any way she could, which carried over into her choice to obtain a nursing degree. She graduated from Salt Lake Community College but ultimately became a stay-at-home mom to take care of her children. Her caring and generous personality never faded but rather shined through even on her toughest days.

Andrea found joy in her children and new grandchild, Ryker. She also enjoyed gardening and getting out in the summertime sun. Her dogs also gave her comfort in her hardest times.

Andrea was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her partner, Ken Craig of Burley; her son, Christian Winmill of Burley; her daughters, Nicole Chesnut of Pocatello, and Cassandra Chesnut of Burley; her sister, Lisa (Chad) Hart of Las Vegas, Nev.; her brother, Alan (Caprece) Hart of Diamond Bar, Calif.; and her grandchild, Ryker Winmill of Burley.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at First Baptist Church, 2262 Hiland Ave., in Burley.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be made to help with funeral costs in care of Rasmussen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 878, Burley, ID 83318; https://www.gofundme.com/andrea-harts-memorial-fund; or to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Andrea will always be remembered for her courage during difficult times, and even though she took her own life after many years of struggling with depression and fibromyalgia, we know she is now at rest without pain.

Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.