Linda was a jewel to all who knew and loved her. She graduated from St Teresa’s Academy, in East St Louis, IL in 1970. She furthered her education, and graduated in 1974, from South East Missouri State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Linda worked as a retail manager for many years, for various K-Marts and Wal-Mart’s. She loved to travel, sail at Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and she was an avid St Louis Cardinal’s Baseball fan. She was a loving sister, aunt, companion, cousin, and friend. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Harvey B. Sr., and Mary M. (nee Scherer) Sanford, and an infant sister, Margaret Ann Sanford.
Surviving to cherish memories are, her brother; Harvey Sanford Jr., her niece; Melissa (Shon Matterson) Guetterman, her nephew; Andrew Sanford, her significant other, Rick Niedringhaus, great nieces, one great nephew, cousins, extended family, and a number of dear relatives and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to Masses at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in Collinsville, IL, and/or the American Cancer Society. Additional memories and condolences may be made online at www.lakeviewfunerlhm.com
Memorial Visitation: Family and friends may gather from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, located at 207 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234. Prayers will follow immediately after visitation at 11:00 am.
Inurnment will take place at a later date, privately at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
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