Teresa Sparks Vanderford

Mrs. Teresa Sparks Vanderford, age 85, widow of Horace Keith Vanderford, of 574 Vanderford Rd., Union, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Vanderford was born on March 13, 1941, in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late William Robert Sparks and Katie Vaughan S. Johnson. She was a graduate of Brooklyn Cayce High School and retired from Torrington Company. Mrs. Vanderford was a member of Philippi Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School, served as Church Clerk and was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. At one time, antiques were a hobby of hers.

Surviving is a daughter, Stephanie B. Moss of Moore and a son, Bryan L. Brown and his wife, Maxine of Union, a stepdaughter, Renee V. Kirby of Union, grandchildren, Alex Brown, and Kaitlyn Brown and great grandchildren, Amber Gardin and Emerye Howard. In addition to her parents and husband, Keith, Mrs. Vanderford was predeceased by a sister, Nancy J. Hill, and her stepfather, E.L. Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Philippi Baptist Church, Union conducted by Rev. Robert Scott. Burial will follow in the Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be, Vince Vanderford, Kevin Vanderford, Lynn Moss, Alfred Belk, Dwayne Nance, and Brent Moss.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, prior to the service at Philippi Baptist Church.

Memorials made be made to the Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 327 Philippi Church Rd., Union, SC 29379.

The family is at their respective homes.