Shountel Yvonne Sanford 43, of Kannapolis was born on July 2, 1979 in New York City to Lawrence S. Boyd and Lottie  Mae Sanford departed this earthly life on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

A graduate of Livingstone College and  last employed as a Counselor for a Group Home, a Minister since the age of 16,  a faithful member  of Whosoever Will  Let Them Come Ministries in Spencer, NC.

She was preceded in death by her brother Edward S. Boyd and nephew Gregory Shape.

She leaves memories to her son; Hezekiah N. Miller, mother; Lottie  M. Sanford, father; Lawrence S. Boyd, brother; Anthony Briggs, sister; Christine V. Sanford, niece; Sherrina Shape, a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Friday May 12, at 1:00 Whosoever Will Let Them Come Ministries 318 W. 8th Street, Spencer, NC , family will receive friends 12:30- 1:00 prior to funeral service.

Rowan Funeral Services is assisting the Sanford family.