Andrea Raquel Whalen

UNION TOWNSHIP - Andrea Raquel Whalen, age 37, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1988 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Sidney Hugh Reed and the late Anita Ruth Reed (nee Riley). Andrea was the beloved wife of Carl Brandon Whalen; loving mother of Elijah Shifflett and Theodore Whalen; dear sister of Benjamin H. Reed and Thomas Fuller; best friend of Stephanie Vizcarra; and dog mom of five. In addition to her mother, Andrea was preceded in death by four children with whom she is now reunited.

Andrea was a co-founder of Back the Heroes Rumble, an organization that has helped countless first responders, veterans, and their families. She enjoyed arts and crafts, but her main focus in life was spending time with her children and making memories with them.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4PM until the 7PM memorial service at Crossroads Church East Side. Because Andrea always believed life and love should be celebrated with joy, we kindly ask those attending to wear something purple if possible. It was her favorite color and a reflection of her spirit as vibrant, warm, and full of life. This small gesture will be a way to honor her exactly as she lived: radiant, hopeful, and unique. 

In lieu flowers, all are kindly asked to contribute financial donations to the Whalen family to help them through this difficult time.

Please visit www.moorefamilyfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family.