On November 16th, 1914 the union of Luke Pope and Edith Ann Brown Pope welcomed their first bundle of joy, Mandy Lee Pope. Mandy was surrounded by 5 loving siblings: "Lil Brother", Evangels Luke Pope, Hazel Louise Pope, Elsie Jane Pope, Lee Jess Davis. They grew up in the Church of Christ and Mandy frequently turned playtime into church service, with Mandy as the preacher. She went to school in Carthage, Texas where she met and married Joe Cephous Smith. Their only child, Nancy Marie Smith, was born in Houston, Texas. Mandy studied to be an Apostolic Missionary and was ordained as an evangelist by Bishop Noel Jones in Longview, Texas. Mandy was very dedicated to the Lord and could be found teaching YPWW, Sunday School and classes on prayer.
Mandy loved her family dearly and was proud to be the matriarch of 6 generations. It was of great joy for Mandy to say she was a founding member of her first granddaughter's church, The Life Center. Pastor Cassandra Lee Davis has been her pastor for more than 17 years. While residing in Livingston, TX, Dr. Frank Mason of Spring Hill Baptist Church was her watch care pastor for several years followed by Dr. Broderick Gordon at Smith Memorial C.O.G.I.C. At the age of 104, the national C.O.G.I.C. recognized her as a centenarian. In addition, to faithful ministry, Mandy was an entrepreneur and trailblazer.
Mandy Anderson answered the Lord's call on May 29, 2021, in Sugarland Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings, a great grandson, and twin great-great-grandsons. She leaves behind her only child Nancy Marie Allen and Maxie Allen "son"; 7 Grandchildren - Joe Oscar Davis (Deborah), DeAnthany Maxie, Pastor Cassandra Lee Davis, Claudette Marie Bridges (Frederick), Melanie Louise Davis, Pamela Kae Maxie, and Amandalyn Maxie Bassett, three generations of great-grandchildren totaling 97, a goddaughter, ToQuaveous S. Harris, and many dearly loved spiritual children and dear friends. Mandy will be missed by all her family, friends, and care providers who loved her dearly.
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