It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Delena Jo Sanborn of Sedan, Kansas, born in Peru, Kansas, who passed away on September 13, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Delena Jo Sanborn to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo E. Chrisman and Grace A. Chrisman (McGill); her brothers, Tim and Ross Chrisman; her sister-in-law Louise Chrisman; and her sister Caroline Dye.

She is survived by: her former spouse Glenn A. Coffey; her spouse Tharo Sanborn; her children, Terri Coate (Lee), Mary Jo Julian (Mark), DeAnn Santo (Tom Oast), Judy Parman (KG), Steven G. Coffey (Trish) and Terry E. Sanborn (Carolyn); her siblings, Mack Chrisman (Joy) and Janice Chrisman; and her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Chrisman and Mary Lou Chrisman. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dickens Family Funeral Home

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September 18, 2021

Judy Parman lit a candle

“Jimmie will always have a special place in my heart & mind! Wonderful kind and loving person! God rest your soul!”

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September 17, 2021

Deborah A Morris wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences, Jimmie had a good long life. She was a great and loving friend to Mom. Jimmie was a good person, I am sorry for your loss, Àunt Jimmie will be missed. Deborah Morris”

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Sep 17

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Dickens Family Funeral Home
209 N Douglas St, Sedan, KS 67361

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Sep 18

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Greenwood Cemetery
Sedan, KS 67361

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