Emily Cole Sanford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emily Cole Sanford in Cordova, Tennessee, who passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Middleton and Mary Myrtle Carlisle Cole; and her grandmother Emily. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Cole Sanford, Sosie Ware Sanford and Wyatt Haynes; her children, Catherine Sanford Haynes of Southaven, MS and Robert Cole "Colie" Sanford (Kathy) of Nesbit, MS; and her siblings, Margaret Cole of Enid, MS, Jim Cole of Enid, MS, Bill Cole (Jimmie) of Pope, MS, David Cole (late Betty) of Saltillo, MS, Gene Cole and John Cole. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Desoto Hill Baptist Church (4680 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to her church, Desoto Hill Baptist Church.
