Lottie Mae Sanford 77, passed away on Saturday July 11,2026 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center was born to the late Willie James Sanford, Sr.and Lottie Bell Whitfield Sanford on May 30, 1949 in Macon County, Tuskegee, Alabama.

Ms. Sanford was educated in Macon County last employed before retirement as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member and the "Mother of the Church "For Whosoever Will Ministry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Shountel Y. Sanford, grandson, Gregory A. Shade Jr., brothers; Willie James Sanford, Jr. and Bobby Sanford.

She leaves memories to her daughter; Christine V.Sanford, grandchildren; Sherrina D. Shade, Hezekiah N. Miller, great grandson, Naisheme W. Riddick, sisters; Mattie M. Wilson(Fred),Jr. Shirley Johnson(Lowell,) Sr. Janice Patrick(Clifford)Sr. and host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday July 18, at 12:00 Whosoever Will, 318 8th Street, Spencer, NC 28159. Family will receive  30 minutes prior to service. Public viewing Friday 11:00- 5:00 p.m.