Barbara Louise Andrus, 81, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was a longtime resident of West Haven, CT. Barbara was born on September 4, 1943 in New Haven, CT to the late Henry and Gertrude (Lamb) Miller. She was employed as a machinist at Winchester Repeating Arms for over 30 years. She enjoyed collecting Elvis and Betty Boop memorabilia. She was a very strong and determined woman.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Ilene Thornburg, her good friend Anne Radil, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Andrus, and her granddaughter Jennifer McLeod.

Final arrangements are being handled by Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service. There will be no formal ceremony. Friends will gather at the gravesite in Oak Grove Cemetery in West Haven at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16th. To send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.