Ms. Charlene Sanford leaves to cherish her children: Charles Williams of St. Louis, MO, Shalanda Sanders of St. Louis, MO, and Eddie Ervin of East Saint Louis; three sisters, Lennell (Jerome) McGlone of Edwardsville, IL, Alba Mosley of Madison, IL, and Alvia Ervin of East Saint Louis, IL; one brother, John Sanford; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, and all the extra children and friends who loved her near and far.