Valeria Jean Sanford Obituary

In loving memory of Valeria Jean Sanford of Petal, Mississippi, who departed this world on February 4, 2026 at the age of 73. Valeria leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valeria Jean Sanford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Minter and Lucille Minter; her siblings, William Lloyd Minter, Jr. and Dovie Lightsey; her nephew Anthony Whitworth; and her niece Mistee Walker.

She is survived by: her husband Rodney Sanford, Sr.; her children, Rodney Sanford, Jr. and Jennifer Sanford-Vasquez (Cory); her grandchildren, Kayla Davis, Ivy Sanford, Sydnee Revels (Tim) and Chelsea Sanford; her great grandchildren, Averie, Charleigh, Bentley, Lily, Paisleigh, Emmie, Rori, Braxton and Brooklyn; and her siblings, Robbie Patterson, Patsie Homsack, Gail Mitchell (Kenny), Stephanie Harvison (Jimmy), Kimberly Lowery (Chris) and Steven Minter (Melia).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests plants, which Mrs. Sanford preferred, so they may be planted and enjoyed in her memory.