Joan Sanford's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Joan Sanford

December 14, 1933 - September 10, 2025 (91 years old)

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Joan Sanford's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Joan Sanford

December 14, 1933 - September 10, 2025 (91 years old)

Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Joan Sanford Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Sanford (Wake Forest, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 10, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Sanford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Knouse and Rhea Snyder Knouse; her husband Carl Sanford; her daughter Valerie O'Brien; and her former husband Emro Kerul (Eddie).

She is survived by: her son Ed Kerul (Tricia); her grandchildren, Brent Kerul (Stacie), Matthew Kerul (Laura) and Abigail Kerul; her great grandchildren, Emmett, Alex, Nolan and Oliver Kerul; and her sister Sue Cianfaglione (Rich).

In lieu of flowers, Joan was an animal lover, please make a memorial contribution to the animal shelter of your choice in her memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bright Funeral Home & Cremation



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