Frances Dawson Sanford, 94 of Ruther Glen died Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Bowling Green Health and Rehab. She was the widow of 67 years to Paul Carter Sanford. She was a member of Carmel Baptist Church, retired from SunTrust Bank and was a member of Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary for many years. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Russell Dawson, Susie Bowles and Webster Dawson.  Survivors include her two children, Paul Carter (Brenda) Sanford, Jr. and Sandra Sanford (Jeff) Smelley; three grandchildren, Christopher Morgan, Jessica Bennett and Jaime Mundy and three great-grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas Mundy, and June Bennett.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Carmel Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, VA with Rev. Gerald Castlebury officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com.