Rita Mineer Sanford Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rita Mineer Sanford of Owensboro, Kentucky, departing on January 15, 2026 at the age of 60. Rita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Mineer and Scarlet Rice Mineer; and her siblings, Gary Mineer and Melinda Taylor. She is survived by: her husband Tom Sanford; her son Sam Sanford; her brother Richard Mineer; her nieces and nephews, Wesley Ball, Nathan Ball, Jessica Campbell, Krystal Dixon, Tiffany Mineer, Tennille Mineer, Fallon Richards and Kendall Mineer; her uncle Carrol Rice (Marion); her aunt Ruth Rice; and her cousins, Karen Ranburger, Sharon Kassinger, Tracy Rice and Vickie Whitaker.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to OCTC Foundation, c/o Capital Bluegrass & Traditional Music, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Donate to Charity OCTC Foundationc/o Capital Bluegrass & Traditional Music, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303.
