Families seek answers after grave markers, flowers dumped at cemetery
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Dozens upon dozens of families wanted to know the story behind grave markers and flowers that were taken from gravesites in Jackson and placed at a Jackson Cemetery. McWilliams’ 23-year old daughter Keyunta McWilliams is buried there. Her unborn child was eight months old when she and McWilliams were gunned down in December 2021.McWilliams: “This is where I come to, but I don’t believe that’s right.” said. McWilliams said Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson is the president and owner of the cemetery. Banks acknowledged the need to cut the grass. said It is part of the maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery has a sign that states, “temporary burial markers will be removed approximately two weeks after burial. They will not be replaced.” If you are interested in buying a permanent marker or vase, please contact us.Banks acknowledged that the grave markers and flowers should be removed, but they did not say how. said Banks said Any family member can contact his team to talk about their concerns.
Numerous families were wondering what happened to the grave markers, flowers and other items that had been taken from their gravesites. They were dumped at a Jackson Cemetery.
Shunta McWilliams, one of 50 people looking for answers at Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens on W. Northside Drive, was among them. McWilliams is buried there with her 23-year-old daughter Keyunta McWilliams. Eight months pregnant, she was killed along with her unborn child in December 2021.
McWilliams, “This is what my mind comes to, and it’s wrong,” said.
McWilliams said There are a lot of grave markers and flowers, some of which have been burned. However, the grass is very long so there has not been any upkeep.
Jackson Representative Earle Banks is the president and owner of the cemetery. Banks acknowledged the need to cut the grass. said It is part of the maintenance of the cemetery.
An announcement is posted at the cemetery stating that temporary grave markers will be taken down approximately two weeks after burial. If you’re interested in buying a permanent vase or grave marker, please contact us.
The sign states that flowers or grave decorations will not be allowed to remain on Wednesdays, if they are “unsightly” or interfere with the lawnmowers.
Banks agreed that the marker and flower pile should be moved. said He does not intend to change the policies at the cemetery.
Banks said Any family member can contact his team to talk about their concerns.
Source: CNN
