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string(156) "Grave of Mark Sandman. Mark Sandman was born on September 24, 1952 and died in Giardini del Principe, Palestrina, Italy due to Heart attack on July 3, 1999."
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A talented gospel singer credited with mentoring Mahalia Jackson
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
New Park Cemetery
4536 Horn Lake Road
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119
USA
North America
Grave Location:
Section Queen C Anderson
Grave Location Description
Her large cross is located 3 spaces from the road next to the flag pole
Grave Location GPS
35.0246833, -90.0673833
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cause_of_death: Undisclosed
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claim_to_fame: Music
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