Mary A. Sanford

MRS. MARY A. SANFORD

At the hour of 9:30 on Sunday morning last, just as the church bells of the city were calling to the people to assemble at their various places of worship, the soul of one whose bodily suffering had long called forth the sympathy of loving friends, took its flight and the long struggle was over.

Mrs. Mary A. Sanford, whose maiden name was Griuneit was born in Mt. Pleasant Oct. 9, 1867, and all her life has been spent in that city and Clare save a brief residence in Ann Arbor. In September, 1886, she was united in marriage to Fred C. Sanford, then a student in the medical department of the University and they resided in Ann Arbor one year till he completed his course. About 26 years ago they came to this city where their home has since been. For four years Mrs. Sanford has been a confirmed invalid, gradually failing in spite of all that loving hands could do to better her condition. Death was indeed a welcome relief after the long fight and suffering.

The funeral in charge of Rev. Bennett, was held at the home on Tuesday afternoon. The casket was literally buried in flowers, the gift of loving friends who gathered to pay their last tribute to their departed friend.

Beside the husband and son, Mrs. Sanford leaves her mother and one brother. She became a member of the Disciple church, at Mt. Pleasant in early life and was a member of the Pyta_an Sisters and Royal Neighbors. (The Clare Sentinel, p. 1 - Clare, MI - 8 March 1917)* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: May 9 2024, 12:21:50 UTC