Gandy Cemetery, Wayne County, Mississippi

Gandy Cemetery

Matherville – Waynesboro Road, Wayne County, Mississippi

Compiled by Jerry D. Mason, Spring 2003

- Submitted By Jerry D. Mason

Rosalie, dau. Of W. C. & Ella Gandy;

Born Jan. 5, 1908 – died Aug. 24, 1912

Sleep on sweet Rosalie

And take thy rest.

God called you home.

He thought it best.

Infant son of W. C. & Ella Gandy;

Born Aug. 30, 1911 – died Aug. 30, 1911

Infant dau. Of of W. C. & Ella Gandy;

Born Sept. 11, 1901 – died Sept. 11, 1901

Infant son of W. C. & Ella Gandy;

Born Sept. 2, 1900 – died Sept. 2, 1900

Unmarked grave surrounded by brick.

Infant daughter of Sarah & Cicero Dyess. (outlined by red brick)

6 unknown graves outlined by red brick.

Lester E. Gandy;

Nov. 17, 1893 – Apr. 15, 1921 “At Rest”

Lillian A. Gandy Edgar;

April 4, 1888 – Feb. 18, 1954

GANDY (dble headstone with single slab over graves)

G. D. Gandy; “FATHER”

Feb. 18, 1884 – Mch. 8, 1944

“Gone but not forgotten”

Sallie A. Gandy; “MOTHER”

Oct. 25, 1871 – Nov. 30, 1938

“She was the sunshine of our home.”

Following 4 graves enclosed in granite border with white rock

Abijah Gandy; born 1794

Sussannah Moore Gandy; born 1800

Arthur M. Gandy, Sr.; born Aug. 25, 1835 – died March 6, 1905

“An amiable father here lies at rest.

As ever God with his image a_____

The friend of men the friend of truth.

The friend of age the guide of youth.”

Sarah F. Gandy; Born Dec. 30, 1842 – died Jan. 11, 1913

“Sleep on dear mother

And take thy rest.

God called you home

He thought it best.”

Unknown grave with brick surrounding and on top. Possible a child grave.