Question: what was the name of fred sanfords wife
Answer: Sanford First appearance `` Crossed Swords '' ( Sanford and Son ) Last appearance `` To Keep a Thief '' ( Sanford ) Created by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin , based on Albert Steptoe created by Galton and Simpson Portrayed by Redd Foxx Information Gender Male Occupation Junk / antiques dealer Spouse ( s ) Elizabeth Winfield Sanford ( deceased ) ( 1908 - 1950 ) Children Lamont Sanford ( son ) ( born September 27 , 1940 ) Relatives Frances Sanford Victor ( sister ) Esther Winfield Anderson ( sister - in - law ) Ethel Winfield ( sister - in - law ) Essie Winfield ( mother in - law ) Elroy Winfield ( father in - law ) Leotus Sanford ( uncle ; deceased )