Marian was born January 23, 1936, in Chestnut Louisiana, to William Lewis and Sara Avis Clifton, nee Banks. She married Paul Sanford on July 26, 1958, in O'Fallon, Ill. Besides her husband she is survived by daughters Lendy (Neil) Middendorf, Wendy Cunningham and Tami (Lou) Mitchell; grandchildren Ashley (Levi) Romandine, Jessica (Anthony) Antle, Brenna Cunningham and Lynell Cunningham; and a great-grandson Mitchell Antle. She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Marian retired after several years as manager of the bookstore and Belleville West High School. She was a former member of Hope United Church of Christ and Moose Lodge #53.
Visitation will be from 10 am until 12 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N Illinois St. Fairview Heights. A funeral service will be held at 12 pm and interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or Moose Lodge #53,