Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Frances Sandifer Obituary
Westminster, SC
Frances Annette Ballard Sandifer, wife of Cecil T. Sandifer, Sr. co-founders of Sandifer Funeral Home, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Married for over 74 years, Frances and Cecil were both reared at Connie Maxwell Children's Home in Greenwood, S.C where they met and were childhood sweethearts. Frances was always appreciative of Connie Maxwell for providing her a loving and wonderful home and never forgot the beautiful memories made there. That appreciation was shown by establishing the Cecil and Frances Sandifer scholarship and helping build the Sandifer Dining Hall.
She was born in Richland County on April 11, 1921 to the late Henry and Essie Summers Ballard. Frances graduated from Greenwood High School and Greenwood Business College. She was a member of Westminster Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.
She had a personal relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and lived the words of one of her favorite hymns. "Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord". She was a loving wife and mother. Frances had a wonderful sense of humor and was said to be sassy.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Cecilia Gaddy (Charles) of Summerville, Sandy (Sharon) of Seneca, Becky Miller of Westminster, Rosalyn Kaufman (Stefan) of Hamburg, Germany, Greg of Westminster, Jeff of Westminster and Mimi Anderson (Bobby) of Anderson 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Westminster Baptist Church in Westminster, SC. Entombment will follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens, Westminster, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cecil and Frances Sandifer Scholarship Fund, Connie Maxwell Children's Home, P. O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178.
Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com
SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Frances Sandifer
3 Entries
March 27, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares. 1 Peter 5:6,7.
Dallas & Hazel Cain
March 26, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harry and Judy Stancil
March 26, 2016
Dear Sandifer Family, We are sorry that you lost your Wife, Mother and Grandmother. My Mother and Daddy (Harry and Peggy Childs) always spoke so highly of you and of your work. Ms. Peggy and Ms. Frances were in Oconee hospital at the same time delivering babies (I was one) in 1947 at the exact same time. They bonded and became lifelong friends. We are so sorry for the loss of someone so special. Love and prayers, Judy (Childs) Stancil
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Frances Sandifer's name
Memorial Events
for Frances Sandifer
Funeral services provided by:
Sandifer Funeral Home - Westminster512 East Main Street, Westminster, SC 29693
How to support Frances's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Frances Sandifer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
