of Avilla, AR
April 14, 1928 - September 22, 2012
Irene Blenkinsopp Sanford, age 84, of Avilla, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She was born April 14, 1928 in Bigelow, Arkansas on Wye Mountain to the late Joseph Blenkinsopp and Merial DeRossi She was a nurse, a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith. She loved tending to her flower garden and fishing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Sanford; one infant daughter, Rebecca Sanford; one brother, Richard Blenkinsopp; and one half-sister, Mary Roy.
Survivors include her daughter, Ann Williams and husband, Bill of Alexander; son, Ronnie Sanford and wife, Barbara of Alexander; three grandchildren, Bill Williams and wife, Megan, Ashton Williams, and Ronnie Sanford Jr.; one great-grandson, Liam ''Little Bill'' Williams; one sister, Ruth McCright of Alabama, and one brother, Bill Blenkinsopp of Alabama.
Graveside services will be 3:00 P.M Monday, October 1, 2012 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander with Bro. Muncy Harris officiating with Bro. Bill Williams assisting.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
Her family would like to express deep gratitude for the loving care provided by Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant, Dr. Cartaya, and the excellent angels of mercy staff who provided to every need and want for her comfort; as well and the excellent care they gave to her husband nine years ago. Also, expressing thanks to the local churches/community organizations which provided daily meals to the Hospice House families.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022.
I will miss my favorite customer. she gave me iris to plant in my yard several years ago.I always think of her when they are blooming.What a lovely way to remember a friend.May God bless you all at this sad time.
Ronnie and Elizabeth:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that your mother loved you both very much. I hope you take comfort in knowing of her love for the two of you. I can picture her in heaven with your father at their new home by the lake. I am sure heaven has to have pecan trees and a screened in porch. May our Heavenly Father comfort you both at this time. Prayers have been said for you both. Blessings Brenda Young Sanford
Mrs. Sanford was a very special person to all of us here at State Farm Insurance.
To the Sanford family,
Our prayers are being lifted for all of you during this time.
Thank-you for allowing us to care for Ms. Sanford during her times of illness, for this we were truly blessed.
Keep tight and always share the special memories of her and they will carry you thru the hard times.
/The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Sanford. Thank you for honoring us with her presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.