Lavonne Roberts Sanford
Lavonne Roberts Sanford
Obituary
Guest Book
Lavonne Sanford Obituary
Mrs. Lavonne Roberts Sanford, age 88 of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at a local assisted living facility.
Mrs. Sanford was born in Hilt, California on January 17th, 1937 to the late Lloyd Eldon Roberts and the late Grace Mae Sweeney Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.H Sanford. Mrs. Sanford was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who found great joy in her career, serving others with her gentle heart and a kind smile. She retired as the Director of Nursing at Cherokee Healthcare after many years of faithful service. A woman of strong faith, she was a lifelong member of Smyrna Baptist Church and, more recently, attended NorthPointe Baptist Church in Adairsville. Her devotion to her church was evident through her years of service as a Sunday School teacher, her support of missions, and her involvement in every opportunity to serve. Mrs. Sanford cherished time with her family and created lasting memories—especially during the holiday season—by baking cookies, making hot chocolate, and bringing her loved ones together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. She lived a life full of love, purpose, and joy, and her greatest treasures were her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her two sons, Jerry Waldrop (April) and Benjamin Waldrop (Jennifer); three daughters, Katherine Payne (Reggie), Barbara Waldrop, and Bonnie Williams (Dan); her twin sister, Yvonne Shouse; nine grandchildren, Laura Rogers (Randall), Mindi Estevez (Tony), Elijah Lamaster, Katy Williams, Emily Massingill (Mitchell), Nathan Waldrop, Monica Waldrop, Buck Rodgers (Brittany), and MaryAnn Rodgers; twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday August 8th, 2025 at 2 PM in the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. George Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Gordon Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 8th from 12 PM until 2 PM at the funeral home.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lavonne Roberts Sanford.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
535 Red Bud Road, N.E., Calhoun, GA 30701
People and places connected with Lavonne
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Lavonne Sanford
Make a Donation
in Lavonne Sanford's name
How to support Lavonne's loved ones
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 more
Resources 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 Lavonne Sanford'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
