Joan Dale Sanford

Joan Dale Sanford, 92, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2025.

She was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to the late Carson and Mamie Dale. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, George Carroll Sanford, Sr.; son, George C. Sanford, Jr.; and son-in-law, Jack Priest.

Joan was loving wife and mother who cherished her time with her family. She was a hard worker in the textile industry and an instructor at the Paul Mitchell Beauty School for many years. Joan leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by one son, Bobby Sanford; one daughter, Becky Peast; 5 grandchildren, Lisa York, Michelle Sanford, Jason Sanford, Beverly Stalvey, Tammie Elswick; great grandchildren, Harrison, Matthew, Maya, Sabrina, Elliott, Ethan, Silas, Kevin, Emily, Chris, Natalie; great, great grandchildren, Lilly, Addie Mae, Asher, Carson, Charlotte, Emma, Ella, and Eli.

Family and friends will gather to honor Joan from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. . A Celebration of Life Service will follow immediately at 12:00 p.m. 

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com