BALTIMORE, Md. — Sada Vandiver,

83, of Baltimore passed away peacefully on February 21,

2024, with family by her side.

She was born to the late Bill and Sada Sibley in Oklahoma

City, Okla., graduated from Central State Teacher’s College in

1960, and taught elementary school in the Lancaster School District in California for 36 years. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.

She was married to Wilson Vandiver for 59 years and they lived together in Lancaster, Calif., for 36 years, where they raised their three children, before retiring to Conway, Ark. They moved to Baltimore, Md., to be closer to their children and grandchildren and lived there for five years.

Sada is survived by her three children, Stephanie Simms and her husband Dale of Baltimore, Sharna Vandiver and her husband Tarlan of Baltimore, and Chad Vandiver and his wife Elizabeth of Bryn Mawr; and her three grandsons, Cole, William, and Henry.

Sada was predeceased by her husband, Wilson, who died January 29, 2024.

Sada was a dedicated teacher, accomplished bridge player, and a wonderful wife and mother. She had a great sense of humor and she loved to socialize. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, and spending time with family. She was quick to make friends, and loved dearly by those who knew her. A loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

Her funeral will be a joint celebration of life for both her and her husband Wilson at the gravesite on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. They will be buried at the Vandiver family plot in Dardanelle, Ark. She asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Kidney Fund in her memory.