BIRMINGHAM
Melanie Sanford recently announced her retirement from Hunter Street Church, Hoover, after serving for more than 20 years as preschool minister. Her family came to Hunter Street in 1995 when she began serving as the Weekday Education program director. Sanford and her husband, Bill, have two children and one grandchild. Buddy Gray is pastor.
Melanie Sanford announces retirement from Hunter Street
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