Obituaries:  Robbie Williams Gandy, Sabine Parish       G-530
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 17, 1996
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net

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Robbie Williams Gandy

  Funeral services for Robbie Williams Gandy, 71, of Grayson, were
held Thursday, July 11, 1996, at 10 a.m., at the chapel of Riser
and Son Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Bob Boyt, and Rev. W.
A. Massey officiating. Interment was at Middle Creek Cemetery in
Florien, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Larry DeLoach officiating.

  Mrs. Gandy, the daughter of the late Truett H. and Fleta Addison
Williams, was born on August 15, 1925, in Pasadena, Tex., and
died Monday, July 8, 1996, at her residence in Grayson.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Hoyt Gandy.

  Mrs. Gandy was retired from Caldwell Bank and Trust Co., with 25
years of service. Robbie lived the life of a dedicated pastor's
wife, with her devotion to the Kelly Baptist Church, where Hoyt
Gandy surrendered to the ministry in the early sixty's. As a
faithful Christian, Robbie was the teacher for the adult women's
Sunday School class, a choir member, as well as administering
spirituality to those in need.

  Retirement enabled Robbie to enjoy the adventure of travel. In
her home life, she found pleasure in gardening, crafts, and
reading. Her life in the community was rich with many
friendships. Her love, devotion, and presence will be missed by
all.

  Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Gandy of Austin,
Tex.; brother and sister-in-law, Truett and Peggy Williams of
Florien; sister-in-law, Helen Self of Monroe, and Geneva Neel of
Shreveport; brother-in-law, Carl Gandy of Converse; ten nieces
and nephews, as well as other family and friends.

  Pallbearers were Ricky Rollins, Gerald Carter, Doug Carter, Paul
Carter, Andy Anderson, and John Wayne Albritton.

  Memorials may be made to the Kelly Baptist Church.