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Saundra Ingle Hansford

1940 - 2017

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

Saundra Hansford Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Saundra Ingle Hansford
Start: 2017-11-01T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Zion Methodist Church

SEAFORD, VIRGINIA - Sandy Hansford passed Oct 25th. She was born on Sept 7, 1940 and grew up in South Boston, Virginia. In her lifetime, she influenced and improved the many lives she encountered. Sandy had an enormous capacity for love and compassion. She was an excellent wife, mother, and teacher, devoting herself to the care and support of those around her, whom she loved with all her heart. She truly adored being a teacher and remained in the classroom even after her retirement from York County, providing continuing education at CNU. Her caring extended beyond people, to animals of all kinds. Many animal welfare charities benefited from her generosity. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org/donate) in her memory. A memorial service will be held on Wed, Nov 1 at 3pm at Zion Methodist Church in Seaford, VA.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Saundra Hansford

16 Entries

Daniel Duna

August 25, 2023

Senora Hansford was one of my favorite teachers at Tabb High. She always had a smile, was so energetic, and made learning Spanish fun. We did skits, cooked in class and it was such a rich experience. I remember she allowed me to use Dionisio (Dennis) as my name instead of Danielle! Thank you, senora.

October 23, 2019

I met Sandy (Saundra) while she was a Senior at William and Mary. We were more than close friends for 6 years. Our friendship lasted her lifetime. I met and visited her Parents in South Boston Her Brother Ned was one year behind her at W&M, I attended his Wedding.
Her Obit says it all.
I knew her Husband Bob too. He had four years dealing with her illness.
I repeat...her Obit says it all.

Charlie Costa

Jamie Day

November 1, 2017

Sra. Hansford was my Spanish teacher for three years at Tabb HS, and was a big influence on my life. While most of my classes were in math and science, Sra. Hansford served as a reminder that there are valuable lessons to be learned in all fields, and that art and literature (in all languages) are very important to humanity. Our world needs many more teachers like her. Her husband and children have my deepest sympathy.

Bob and Joan Byrne

November 1, 2017

On September 7, 1940 the world was blessed with the presence of Saundra, a sparkling person alwwys guided by high-mindedness. The world would be a better place if all were like Sandy. Blessings on her family,

Cathy Fond

October 31, 2017

Mr Hansford, Chris and Blair; I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers to the whole family. I know she will be remembered by all in York County.

Mark Friedman

October 30, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina-Marie Hamilton

October 30, 2017

Sandy was my high school teacher at Tabb and then my colleague at Grafton High School. She was an amazing person, truly caring. She will be genuinely missed.

October 30, 2017

Sending many caring thoughts and prayers to the family.
I had both her sons in First Grade . She was very involveed with thieir development and a positive influence in their lives. I know Mrs Hansford is now one of God's angels. Her memories will always remain in your hearts. God Bless all the family. With special thoughts, Mrs. Shirley krause

Jean Scudder

October 29, 2017

Sra. Hansford would have been amazed to know that I currently speak Spanish, every day, with my Spanish-speaking ESOL students! What a patient and strong woman to put up with me in class for three years!! I am blessed to have been taught by her! God bless the Hansford family.

Cliff Credle

October 29, 2017

Sandy taught me at York and again at Life Long Learning. Must have been a saint. Her sweet spirit will be missed.

Griffin

October 29, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Kitty Richmond

October 29, 2017

Sandy and I taught together at Tabb High School in the 1980s. She was a wonderful Spanish teacher who not only enlivened her classroom with Spanish language and culture but also traveled abroad with her students so they could experience daily life in Spain. Sandy truly made a difference in students' lives, and she will be fondly remembered by many. Godspeed, Sandy.

William and Christine Banks

October 29, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Hampton Lowry Goodman

October 28, 2017

I went to Main Street Elementary School with Saundra [not Sandy then}, in South Boston. In our little town we played outside in the afternoons and on weekends. She was the absolute best at hopscotch. I remember her cute little brother , Ned, too. My condolences to all of her friends and family.
Sending caring thoughts,
Mary Hampton Lowry Goodman

Judithanne Anderson

October 27, 2017

I first met Sandy in 1974 when she tutored me. She was a very caring individual and truly made a difference as an educator. She touched my life with her compassion and love of teaching when I was I very young in the 9th grade at Tabb High School. I remember how excited she was when she and her husband were building their new home in Seaford. She will truly be missed.

Charlie Costa

October 27, 2017

Mrs. Hansford was a dear friend for over 50 years. She attended William and Mary. We met there and became instant friends. She was a wonderful Spanish teacher who will be missed by many to include not only her husband Bob, but also her two sons and grandchildren. There will be a star in heaven for Sandy.

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