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Sandra D. "Sandy" Sanford

By T.J. Woodward

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Sandra D. “Sandy” Sanford, 76 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born April 26, 1945 in Talladega, Alabama to the late Ernest and Ruby (Gunter) Coe. She is preceded in death by both of her brothers, Samuel and Michael Coe.

Sandy retired from the ARC in Elba and volunteered for many years at East Shelby Bible Church. She was a loving and caring woman that adored children, especially her granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Sandy loved camping, chocolate, beagles and the casino. She will be missed at lunch with her lady friends and her Wednesday night rendezvous friends dinner group.

Sandy is survived by her beloved husband Gary Sanford of Oakfield, children, Rebecca (Cory) Heiden of St. Louis, MO, David (Fiance Sherry Woodrich) Sanford of Greece; sisters, Anna (Donald) Ip of Gibsonville, NC, Sherry Coe of Batavia; granddaughters, Julia Heiden of Philadelphia, PA and Abigail Heiden of St. Petersburg, FL; along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00 AM Celebration of her Life will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Funeral Home.  ***Masks will be required at all services. ***

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the HomeCare & Hospice, 29 Liberty St, Suite 6, Batavia, NY 14020 or to the Donor’s Choice. To share memories or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co. Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York, 14020.

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