Apr 25, 1937 - Sep 14, 2025 (Age 88)
I am so sorry about the passing of Teddie. It was always such a joy to visit with when I cut her hair. We always had such great conversations when she came in. I was always impressed by her ability to stay current despite her age and failing health. I will certainly miss her. When I would see her at church she was always smiling. God bless you all and comfort you all during this time of grief . Keith Todd
Keith Todd
September 20, 2025 | Friend
It was such a joy to meet Teddie a few years ago at Searcy FBC and to also discover we have a connection as "cousins" in our family genealogy! So grateful for her life! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you cherish her memory.
Janet Hamm Williams
September 19, 2025 | Friend
Teddie Leah Sandifer of Searcy passed away on Sept. 14, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born April 25, 1937, in Sidney, Ark., to the late Phillip Glen and Drinon Wright Smith.
Ms. Sandifer graduated from Sidney High School in Sidney, Ark. Graduated with her BSE and MSE degrees from UCA in Conway. She taught Special Education classes at Beebe, then worked with Cabot Schools as the LEA (Local Education Administration) Supervisor until she retired.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband ,Joe Sandifer; a son, Douglas Whitener; and a sister, Glenna Dean Smith, age 2.
She is survived by three daughters, Sheila Jennings (Bart) of Searcy, Dixie Bryant (Ricky) of St. Louis, Mo., and Nancy Duren (Randy) of Benton; stepdaughters, Gayla Sandifer Jackson and Johanna Sandifer Spilotis; eight grandchildren, Clint Fulks (Hannah) of Benton, Shawn Romine (Heather) of Greenbrier, Colby Jennings (Meg) of Searcy, Trisha Jennings, Douglas Whitener (Ashley), Casey Whitener, Brianna Whitener and Christie Hensley (Mitch) of Conway; 13 great-grandchildren (14 in December), and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gayra Smith of Washington; and one brother, Mike Smith of Perryville, Ark.
Visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, beginning at 1 p.m, at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Memorial services followed at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.
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