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Mary BANDY Obituary
She was born in Whitaker, N.C., May 30, 1913, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Rillie and Richard Williams. She received her early education in Enfield, N.C.
She married the late Mr. Carlton Bandy and they were blessed with four children. They later relocated to Newport News, Va., where he found employment at the Newport News Shipyard (now Northrop Grumman) and they were blessed with three more children.
She was a homemaker, and a member of New Grafton Baptist Church, where the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Sumler is pastor and she served on the senior Usher Board. Since attaining the age of 80 plus in 1990, she has been awarded many awards for being the oldest citizen in the community and her church. Most significantly, she received the Newport News Parks and Recreation annual "Active Lifestyles " award in 2008.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sisters, Queen Dixon of Philadelphia, Pa., and Betty Parker of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Daisy B. Hundley (Norman) of Newport News, and Leola Lawrence (William) of Hampton; four sons, Richard C. Bandy (Edna) of Newport News, Melvin Bandy (Alberta) of Hampton, John E. Bandy of Newport News, and Roger Bandy (Caroline) of Newport News; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Viewing will be held Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. The homegoing service will be held noon Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at New Grafton Baptist Church, 4401 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Sumler, officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary BANDY
Edna & Bernard Scott & Family
January 11, 2010
To the Bandy Family
I am sorry we could not be with you at this time...we share in your hours of bereavement. May happy memories of your mother forever be in your hearts. Bernard and I send our heartfelt sympathy and to let your know we care. Always remember the precious memories you have of her.
Bernice Jones
January 11, 2010
To know her, was to love her and we did just that. Ms.Bandy will be truly missed but she will always remain in our hearts. She was such a lovely person. I will miss her calling every Saturday night to be picked up for church by her "boyfriend". I truly enjoyed talking with her. But I know that she is in a better place. May God bless her family and we pray that you will always find peace in knowing that she was loved by everyone.
The Jones Family
New Grafton Baptist Church
Ramona Moore
January 10, 2010
To Daisy, Roger, and family of the late Mrs. Mary Bandy,
We are saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved mother, and pray that you will find comfort in the many special memories that you have of her. May God Bless you at this difficult time.
Ramona Hayes Moore
Melerdee Hayes Wallace
NEALY LANG
January 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melissa Branche Malone
January 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
January 10, 2010
To Karen Cowling and family. Sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless You
Janis Jones and family
Brenda Hatchett-McClain
January 9, 2010
To Roger Bandy & Family,
"Weeping may indure for a night; but joy comes in the morning."
May the Love of God Almighty be with the Bandy and Branch Families as you all go through your Homegoing Celebration.
James 'Bumpsy' & Brenda
January 9, 2010
The Bandy Family:
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow and grief. May you remember the many joyful years and times you shared with Aunt Mary Bandy. Peace and love to you. Fred Turner & Trudy Henry
January 9, 2010
Dear Bandy Family,
Lots of love, peace and strength doing this time. Mrs. Bandy was truly a precious and beautiful woman. She was my sister's (Carolyn) second mother. I have so many wonderful memories of her.
I saw her in August, this year, when I was home. We just hugged, talked and laughed so much, until she was late going into the church for one of her Senior activties.(Smile).
Now, there is another angel in heaven with my mother (Ada) and two sisters (Brazolia and Sandra) to watch over us. Stay strong and let her glorious memories rest in your/our hearts forever. I am there with you all in heart and soul.
Later with love,
Linda Beckett-Spencer, Pompton Lakes, NJ
January 9, 2010
To Daisy and the Bandy Family - So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Will keep you and family in my prayers.
Mary Cheeseman-Graham GWC Class of 1958
WALLACE BECKETT
January 9, 2010
To the Bandy family it has sadden me so much to learn of the lost of Ms.Mary.My warmth and love go out to the family during these trying times.
GOD bless your family.
Wallace
Teya Hartwell
January 8, 2010
Praying for peace, encouragement and blessings for the entire Bandy family during this time.
Anya Bandy
January 7, 2010
Mary Bandy is my Great Grandmother. She will be missed and loved eternally. I love you very much and it saddens me that you weren't able tto live longer to see me turn 17 in june, get my first car/job,graduate, or at least see/meet my future children. There are so much other things to say but can't. I will stay strong for you. ILY GRANDMA BANDY.
January 6, 2010
I PRAY THAT THE LORD SHOW YOUR FAMILY MUCH PEACE...DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS ........
THE WATKINS-BETTS FAMILY
Shirley Howerton-Barrow
January 6, 2010
To the Bandy & Williams Family
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you at this time. Remember, "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
Herman and Shirley Barrow
The Parker, Jackson and Hudson Families
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