Sandra Westbrook

Sandra Gayle Westbrook, 63, passed away at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS and entered the heavenly gates on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Visitation was held on August 18, 2020, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Galilee Baptist Church Life Center in Mendenhall, MS. The memorial service was held the following day at the Life Center at 1:00pm. Following the memorial service, a graveside service commenced at Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Danny Berry and Mr. Oscar Miskelly officiated the services. Pallbearers were Austin Rivers, Gauge Harvey, Craig Vanderford, Phil Vanderford, Matthew Hodum, Kristopher Korba, Brad Vanderford and Brett Vanderford. Honorary Pallbearers were Dennis Westbrook, Jamie Westbrook, Lonnie Westbrook, Justin Woods, Zach Stover, Blake Pagert, Harold Garner, Josh White, Jerry Clack and Doc Luckett. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Mrs. Westbrook was born in Simpson County on June 8, 1957. She married the late Danny Westbrook, and they had two daughters. She worked at Rankin General Hospital in medical records for many years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Westbrook was fondly known as “Grandmother.” She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Mrs. Westbrook is survived by her daughter, Danya Ainsworth (Zachary); five grandchildren, Austin Rivers, Gage Harvey, Sawyer Ainsworth, Mary Claire Ainsworth and Danny Lawson Ainsworth; three sisters, Donnie Hodum (Jimmy), Wanda Korba (Kaiser), Susie Boyles (Marc) and two brothers, Craig Vanderford (Cassondra) and Phil Vanderford (Jessica); half sisters, Doris Jordan, Linda Layton, Joan Grey (Bill); and half brother, Buddy Vanderford ( Elizabeth). Mrs. Westbrook is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Westbrook; daughter, Brandi Leigh Westbrook Harvey; parents, Lib and Mary Sue Vanderford and a brother, Lillborn Vanderford.