Poncernela Sanford

It is with heavy hearts that the Sanford and Harris Families announce the passing of Miss Poncernela “Ponci” Dynise Sanford of Riverside, California. Ponci passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Riverside Community Hospital. She was the oldest daughter of the late USAF SSgt. Joseph and Burnethel “BB” Gaines Sanford. Ponci is survived by her sister, Respondia “Dia” Sanford Poole of Las Vegas, Nevada; maternal aunts: Mrs. Annie Grace Gaines McNeal of Attapulgus, Georgia, and Mrs. Mary Gaines Kimbrough of Tuskegee, Alabama; paternal aunt Mrs. Millie Fielder of Tampa, Florida; and many cousins and dear friends.

Visitation:

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Rubidoux Mortuary, 6091 Mission Blvd., Riverside, CA 92509

Funeral Services:

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church, 4562 Fowlstown Rd., Attapulgus, GA 39815

Viewing: 11:30 a.m. and Service: 12:00 p.m.

Officiant: Elder Lee E. Harris, Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida

Livestream: The service will be streamed on the Collins Family Mortuary Facebook page.

Interment:

Elisha and Mary Harris Garden of Peace Cemetery, Attapulgus-Faceville Road, Attapulgus, Georgia 39815

Please continue to keep the Family in prayer. Condolences may be sent to Dia S. Poole, P.O. Box 230311, Las Vegas, NV 89105.

Nearby hotels:

1) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bainbridge, 1413 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, GA, 39819, Phone: (229) 246-6771

2) Hampton Inn Bainbridge, 1522 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, Georgia, 39819, Phone: (229) 246-1341