Lillian Faulconer Sanford

Lillian Faulconer Sanford

Lillian Faulconer Sanford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2009, after an extended illness.

She was born September 29, 1929, in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Mary H. and Linwood B. Faulconer of Unionville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jack W. Sanford of Charlottesville. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Louise F. Blades; and one brother, Linwood B. Faulconer Jr.

She is survived by her two children, Anne L. Sanford of Nashville, Tennessee, and Jack W. Sanford Jr. and his wife, Missy, of Charlottesville; and their two daughters, Cameron P. Sanford of Starkville, Mississippi, and Paige W. Sanford, also of Charlottesville. In addition to her children, she leaves two sisters, Betty F. Williams and Marylin F. Darnell, both of Orange; one brother, James H. Faulconer and his wife, Sara Lee, of Strasburg; one sister-in-law, Patricia C. Faulconer of Smithfield, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews, as well as many beloved cousins.

Born in Lynchburg, she grew up in Unionville where she attended Orange High School and Longwood College. Charlottesville has been her home for over 40 years where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Monticello Garden Club. A garden club member since 1970, she served in many leadership roles including President.

The family would like to thank the Cardiology Department at the Martha Jefferson Hospital for the excellent care she received throughout her illness. In addition, the family expresses their deep appreciation to her caregivers for their devoted attention and love.

A graveside service was held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Rhoadesville Baptist Church, Rhoadesville, followed by a reception at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions be made to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Preddy's Funeral Home in Orange is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.