OBITUARY
Dorothy Arrington Sandifer
4 March, 1935 – 26 April, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Monelison Chapel
Dorothy Arrington Sandifer, 88, of Madison Heights passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Bedford County, March 4, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John W. Arrington, Jr. and Reaver Gillispie Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Otis Sandifer; two sons, Eugene Otis Sandifer, Jr. and Brian Kelly “Moe” Sandifer; three brothers, Bob Arrington, Dennie Arrington and Charles “Boots” Arrington and one sister, Peggy Tyree.
Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and that was an integral part of her being. She had a special place in her heart for children and cared for children for many years. Dorothy’s greatest joy was in observing the growth and development of her own children, as well as those she cared for. With a gentle and caring spirit, Dorothy embodied the essence of motherhood. She attended New Beginnings Tabernacle.
She is survived by two sons, Darrell Sandifer and his wife Wanda and Greg Sandifer and his wife JoAnn; one brother, Pete Arrington (Dot); one sister, Iris Little; five grandchildren, Dara Cranney (Ryan), Layney Skinner (Joseph), Brett Sandifer, Kinsley Cox (Brandon) and Alex Sandifer; seven great grandchildren, Hadley Cranney, Grayson Skinner, Gracie Sandifer, Clara Cox, Asher Cox, Bear Sandifer and Presley Whitten; her daughter-in-law, Becky Gowen; and two sisters-in-law, Bea Arrington and Darilla Rosser and brother-in-law, Butch Tyree.
A service celebrating her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Sam Stump officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whittenmonelison.com for the Sandifer family.
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FAMILY
- Eugene Otis Sandifer Husband (deceased)
- Darrell Sandifer (Wanda) Son
- Greg Sandifer (JoAnn) Son
- Brian Kelly "Moe" Sandifer Son (deceased)
- Eugene Otis Sandifer, Jr. Son (deceased)
- Dara Cranney (Ryan) Granddaughter
- Layney Skinner (Joseph) Granddaughter
- Brett Sandifer Grandson
- Kinsley Cox (Brandon) Granddaughter
- Alex Sandifer Granddaughter
- Hadley Cranney Great Grandchild
- Grayson Skinner Great Grandchild
- Gracie Sandifer Great Grandchild
- Clara Cox Great Grandchild
- Asher Cox Great Grandchild
- Bear Sandifer Great Grandchild
- Presley Whitten Great Grandchild
- Pete Arrington (Dot) Brother
- Iris Little Sister
- Bob Arrington Brother (deceased)
- Dennie Arrington Brother (deceased)
- Charles "Boots" Arrington Brother (deceased)
PALLBEARERS
- Mark Little
- Shawn Little
- Dwayne Arrington
- Brett Sandifer
- Barry White
DONATIONS
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Past Services
Monday,
01 May, 2023
Visitation prior to service
Monday,
01 May, 2023
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