Clara Miller Sanford

Clara Miller Sanford, 88, of Arden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Mrs. Sanford was born February 12, 1936, in Naples, Italy to the late Domenico and Pasqualina Pennachio. She was the oldest of nine children, most of whom are still living in Europe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husbands, Paul Robert Miller and Robert Sanford, and by her son, Robert Rosario Miller.

Mrs. Sanford was retired and a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church.

She was previously employed as a seamstress with the Vanderbilt Shirt Manufacturing Co. making women’s clothing for Sax Fifth Avenue. She also worked at Mills Manufacturing making parachutes.

She is survived by her daughters: Lillian Miller Perkins, Maria Miller, and Paula Miller; her six grandchildren, Rose Flowers, Diane Holmes, Lee Perkins, Laura Perkins, Crystal Kirkpatrick, and Boby Kirkpatrick; and nine great-grandchildren.

She created a great legacy and is much loved and remembered by many.

A memorial service will be held at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Rearden will officiate. A graveside service will be held at Skyview Memorial Park in Swannanoa shortly after.