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The City of Magee cemetery committee had a vision for change and improvements. With the cooperation and support of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, the committee has made a difference.
Mayor Berry appointed Sue Honea as the alderman to head the committee. Members are : Tawesia Meador, Jason Ratcliffe, Ricky Anderson, and Joy Harris.
Tawesia Meador accepted the challenge to over see the updating of areas in the cemetery.
The fence has been painted and new letters affixed. The streets in the cemetery have been named. The area a grave is located can be found by sections. (Plans in the future are to map the cemetery with the help of Central MS Planning District).
Cameras have been installed.
The committee meets every 6 weeks to remove dead flowers and pick up limbs.
A contracted lawn service cuts the cemetery.
Joe Worrell oversaw the installation of a flag pole.
Tim Bray and the city crew have continued to assist with situation at the cemetery such as gravel in the lower turn around.
The committee is not finished! We hope to eventually provide another entrance and exit to the cemetery in the back area. Plans to landscape the area around the gates is in the works. Cleaning around the pine trees as you come in the gate is another item on the list.
Donations to the cemetery are accepted. Make your gift to the City of Magee/Cemetery Fund. (We have actually had a couple of people make nice donations which allowed the committee to complete another item on their list!)
The committee appreciates the support of the City in this endeavor.
Sue note:
As with any project, help is always needed. We don’t need your criticism. We need your help. We welcome volunteers. Also, if you see a problem at the cemetery, let us know or take care of the problem.
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