A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, Missouri 63129 for Andrea Monique Guidry Dupuis, age 50, who passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Evelyn’s House hospice facility after a lengthy battle against cancer. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 at the funeral home.
Andrea was born on December 27, 1973 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Richard Lee & Terry Lyn Lalande Guidry. She graduated with honors from Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1991. Andrea received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in December 1995 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette).
On June 10, 2000, Andrea married the love of her life, Jason J. Dupuis and moved to St. Louis, Missouri. She worked in Accounting at Wendy’s Corporate Office before hiring on at Assurant Insurance (now Sun Life Investment). While there, Andrea received many awards and accolades for her work as Executive Account Manager to the numerous corporations and businesses she serviced.
Andrea truly embraced her life in St. Louis. True to her Cajun heritage, she created a warm and loving home for her family. Andrea had many friends and colleagues and more than a few nicknamed her “Ragin Cajun”- they knew she was a force to be reckoned with. She enjoyed attending concerts and was an avid sports fan. She cherished her many visits to Breaux Bridge and yearly beach trips with her family to Destin, Florida. Andrea gave her family many fond memories and lots of good times to remember.
Andrea is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jason Dupuis and her daughter, Sarah Evelyn Dupuis of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by her mother, Terry Lyn Lalande Guidry, her sister, Melanie G. Latiolais and husband, Adam, all of Breaux Bridge, LA; her father-in-law, Darwin Dupuis, of St. Louis and sister-in-law, Audra D. Ellison and husband, Darren, of Pleasant Hill, MO. Also mourning her death are nieces, Jenna & Elyse Latiolais of Breaux Bridge, LA and Ashley, Taylor & Jessica Smith of Pleasant Hill, MO. Andrea also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Lee Guidry, mother-in-law, Jacqueline J. Dupuis, maternal grandparents, Paul Lalande, Jr. & Evelyn Lalande Martin; paternal grandparents, Dewey & Lillian Dupuis Guidry; uncles, Roy Robert and Steven L. Lalande and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Per her request, Andrea will be buried in her home town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. These services will take place at a later date.
Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis and Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge are in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Andrea’s name to Evelyn’s House, Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, P.O.Box 790369, St. Louis, MO 63129-9917, phone number 314-286-0600 or the charity of your choice
Andrea was one of our very best advocates of her client’s and represented our company with Cajun class! We are very grateful for everything she did in her career and she would brag about her family all the time. Sun Life was honored that she spent such a career with our organization and she will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathies for all of the family and we will keep her in our prayer’s. God welcomes her with such open arms in Heaven.
My heart breaks for her Jason, Sarah, Terry and the rest of her family. My family has been friends with her family all of my life and I remember her being so very sweet and lovely. I’m very sorry y’all are all having to deal with this loss. Prayers
A beautiful tribute Terry! God Bless all of those family members in Louisiana. So many are doing our best to watch over and help Jason and Sarah during this difficult time. I miss my Rajin Cajun deeply!
Our prayers and condolences are with her family and friends.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Andrea. I had the pleasure of Andrea working with me part-time when she was a student at USL. Deepest condolences to her family and mother, Terry Lyn Guidry. May she rest in peace🙏
Words will not heal your hearts, but hopefully all the wonderful memories of Andrea will help you through this difficult time. Sending you all hugs and prayers.
I never knew her personally, but I knew of her. I was two grades ahead of her during our St. Genevieve/Teurlings days. This past weekend, during the Prayers Of The Faithful, I heard her name announced as having died. I thought:”It can’t be.” Looked it up, sure enough. Sad to hear of her passing. Condolences and prayers.
“It’s amazing how “work friends” can turn into people you genuinely cannot get through life without.”~Carly Aird
This was my Andrea. She was such a good friend and person. The heavens opened up and welcomed our Andrea home.
My thoughts and prayers have always been for you all Jason and will continue.
My thoughts and prayers to the Dupuis-Guidry families. I attend elementary school and graduated High School with Andrea. She was always kind and fun to be around, with a great spirt and joy for life! Although time has passed since we saw each other I know she will be missed by all who knew her!
I am so sorry to hear this. We lost touch over the years but I will always remember her beautiful smile, the laugh, her genuine care for others. I am grateful for her friendship in high school, enjoyed the sleepovers, and loved her joy. May God Grant her eternal peace.
Prayers and condolences to her family and friends
I am so sorry to hear this sad, sad news. She was always a kind hearted person and parent at Assumption Parish school. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sarah, a 2019 graduate of Assumption and one of my students.
Our deepest condolences to her family and friends!
May She Rest In Peace!
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My heart goes out to Jason, Sarah and all those that were lucky enough to know Andrea. She was an amazing wife, mother, and friend to many. She will live on in all of our hearts.
Our hearts are broken for her precious family. Rest In Peace sweet girl. You will be missed.
Sending my Prayers and sympathy to all of her Family.
What a loss for this world. My heart is filled with love and tears for the family. God bless you, Laura Jean
RIP our dear friend and favorite Rajun Cajun! Prayers to Jason, Sarah and Andrea’s family as you mourn the loss of a special person who meant so much to so many.
Our dearest Andrea was such a force –
Full of life, laughter and fire. There will never be another RAGIN’ CAJUN like her….she could light up a room and touched so many lives in a special way. Sending comfort to Jason & Sarah and know that Andrea’s spirit will remain in our hearts FOREVER.
Our dear friend Andrea the Ragin Cajun. She touched many, always welcomed everyone with open arms, and loved so deeply. Prayers to the Dupuis family and all that knew the wonderful woman Andrea is. She will forever be loved and missed.
Our deepest condolences to Jason, Sarah, and their family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Though we didn’t get the opportunity to “meet” Andrea we’ve known Jason and in fact Sarah since she was a little girl when Jason would bring her over to the house to do the “GENIUS” work for my husband and I.
Our hearts are more than broken and we will never understand why such bad things have to happen to such good people. Jason and Sarah we are here for the both of you.
Words cannot express how much Andrea will be missed by our family. Not only was she a wonderful friend but neighbor as well. We have so many great memories over the 13 years we were friends. Our hearts are broken and she will not be lost in our thoughts. Jason, Sarah and the rest of her family will always be a part of our lives and we wish them lots of love and healing. Will always be there for them. Hugs and prayers to all who knew and loved her.
My sweet, beautiful friend… you were one of the most selfless, thoughtful and loving people I’ve ever known. You never missed a birthday (my husband and kiddos included) or an anniversary. You always put others first. When my kiddos were babies, you’d come over every Friday evening and walk with, feed and love on my fussiest baby (I won’t name names… we both know who that was) during her witching hour. If there was anything you could do to make life easier for others, you’d do it. I am the luckiest because I was able to call you one of my dearest friends and I’ll treasure that forever. Sending my love to Jason, Sarah, Terry, Melanie and the rest of your family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Andrea. She was always a ray of sunshine and had an incredible laugh! I was lucky enough to cross paths with Andrea as my Account Manager “go to person” at my place of employment. The world lost an incredible person.
Life is too short..