Andrianna Colyvas-West died peacefully November 5, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Paul W. West; her sister Cleopatra (Colyvas) Martino of Granger; brother-in-law Mark West of Baltimore, MD; nephews James Martino, Jr., of New Orleans, LA, and Michael (Kathleen) Martino of Pittsburgh, PA; great nieces Kailyn, Sarah and Bella, and cousins Nick (Sigrid) Thanos, Gus (Terri) Thanos, Christyne McCain, Patricia (Geoff) Rogers, Katina (Brent) Sherman, and many other wonderful cousins and friends.
Andrianna arrived on the scene in April 6,1949, to parents Spiros and Elizabeth (Christos) Colyvas, who both predeceased her.
Andrianna was brave and full of life, seeking travel and adventure – whether on zip lines or roller coasters, sky diving or hitchhiking across Europe. She loved to dance and hear music, and was often the life of the party. She saw beauty in the world and in other people, especially in the love of her life, Paul, whom she married on September 3, 1989. They would share an adventurous love story for the next 37 years, full of travel, joy, friends and family, while overcoming many challenges together along the way.
Andrianna needed all of that love and courage – and a lot of faith and a sister who was a 100% match as a stem cell donor – to beat lymphoma 14 years ago. She made the most of her second life, and always identified with the butterfly as a sign of rising from apparent death into a new and beautiful life. Graceful even when her health eventually failed in her last years, she would call to check up on friends and family and lift their spirits, with her loving Paul at her side.
May she now fly into eternal life with our Heavenly Father, Who is Beauty, Life and Love Itself.
“May her memory be eternal”
Donations may be made in Andrianna’s name to the following organizations: Heifer International or St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church.
Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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