W.T. Shumake & Daughters

December 7, 1974 - June 3, 2024

Andrea Denise Wooden, 49, of Louisville transitioned on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Baptist Health.

Visitation Thursday, June 13, 2024 6pm-8pm at W. T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home 3815 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218. Funeral Friday, June 14, 2024, 10AM at the funeral home. Burial to follow at 12:30pm at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery 2501 N. Dixie Blvd Radcliff, KY 40160

Andrea Denise Wooden was born December 7, 1974, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Larry Lee Wooden and Elizabeth (Libby) Virginia Wooden. She was the youngest of three children.
In 1994, Andrea graduated from Marian C. Moore High School. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army, served three years, and received an Honorable Discharge. Later, Andrea had the desire to serve in the military again, and enlisted in the United States Navy for four years, where she was again honorably discharged. After serving a total of seven years in the military, Andrea made the decision to continue her education. She completed four years at the University of Louisville, majoring in Communications.

Andrea accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and began her Christian journey at Canaan Christian Church. Later, she united with St. Stephen Baptist Church.

Known as a hard working woman, Andrea was employed at several companies. She worked at Gannett Direct Marketing, United States Postal Service and Fed Ex. In 2021, she was employed as a Security Guard at Allied Universal in Tampa, Florida. Not only did Andrea work for other companies, but she was an entrepreneur at heart and owned Sneaker Antidote LLC. It was a successful online sneaker business, where her merchandise consisted of shoes and clothing. She was courageous, independent, self-sufficient, and helped many people.

Andrea enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and cheering on the University of Louisville Cardinals (she was an avid fan). For relaxation, Andrea loved to read and listen to her online Bible. Her favorite music of choice was R & B and Rap music. She looked forward to going to the park and hanging out with her friends. She was an all-around good person who looked out for, and protected her family.

On Monday, June 3, 2024, Andrea Denise Wooden was called by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take her rest. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Montez D'Shawn Wooden, Marea Denae Wooden and Markiece Leondre Wooden; parents, Larry Lee Wooden and Elizabeth Wooden; siblings, Larry Andre Wooden and Ricky Malane Wooden (Robin); nieces, Amber Seay, Angel Wooden; and a host of extended family and friends.