Messimer-Henry, Andrea February 10, 1972 – December 28, 2022 Andrea of Lakewood Ranch, FL tragically passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 after a brief illness. She graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1990 and continued her education at Ferris State University and Speth Howard Broadcasting Institute.
Andrea has had a successful career in outdoor advertising, starting with a local opportunity at Adams Outdoor and a meteoric rise that propelled her to the top of the national stage and earned her the coveted CBS (CBS) presented the MVP award for the entire company’s outdoor media. She was named the most influential person in the online industry by Google Analytics and is one of the most prominent voices in her career.
She has authored numerous influential articles for publications, interviewed executives in her field, and is frequently interviewed face-to-face with industry media to get her take on the pulse of the industry. In addition to her advertising career spanning industry giants such as Adams Outdoor, Clear Channel; Andrea has been a franchise owner of Anytime Fitness for the past 9 years.
She is a bright light, her heart is as wide as her smile, and she always makes those around her feel warm and loved. Her greatest achievement in life is raising her daughter and best friend, Emma, whom she loves to complete. Andrea has a way of making people feel better. She loves dogs and kids and has a passion for making people laugh. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband and biggest fan, Jim Henley, and their daughter, Emma.
Andrea also leaves her dear family; John and Caroline Messimer, Marisa and Dennis Hoffman, Carrie and Kirk Thompson, Greg Messimer, James Henry Sr., Jeff and Tricia Sanders, Chris Wood, their nieces and nephews, their beloved lad and everyone she loved lay here. Before her, her mother Gwen and mother-in-law Jenny died. A Celebration of Life for Florida Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Bayside Community Church Lakewood Ranch Campus, 15800 SR-64, Bradenton, FL 34212. For family and friends in Michigan, a Celebration of Life and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Ballroom, 1st Floor, Federal Commerce Center, 209 East Washington Blvd., Jackson, MI 49201. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to donate to Emma’s education fund, see link below.
