JoAnn Sandersfield, 83 , of Moore, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022 in Oklahoma City. JoAnn

was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John and Dorothy Gatz. JoAnn was raised in Union City

alongside her 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She and her family were devout members at St. Joseph Catholic

Church and were very active members throughout her childhood. She grew up helping on the family

farm where they raised cows, pigs and chickens. They also grew, cotton, wheat and many other types of

produce. One of her numerous duties was picking cotton, which she became very skilled at. She even

picked cotton into adulthood with her children by her side.

JoAnn graduated from Union City high School in 1957 and shortly after moved to Oklahoma City. She

began working as a waitress in town & later started working for a local newspaper. While working for

the paper, she met Martin Sandersfield who would become the love of her life. They were married at St.

Joseph Catholic Church in Union City on July 2, 1960. The two went back and forth between Union City

and OKC for work and family reasons, but eventually settled down and made a home in Del City, where

they were blessed with 4 children Cathy, Kenny, Christy and Rick. In 1978 they moved to their

permanent home In Moore. Being a wife and mother brought JoAnn great joy and she loved her

husband and children with all her heart. She was involved with the kid's activities as they were growing

up and made sure they had everything they needed. JoAnn, Martin & the children took countless family

trips together and made unforgettable memories on their many vacations and quick getaways. As the

kids got older, JoAnn and Martin continued to travel & created experiences together as a couple that

nothing could compare to. Two of their favorite spots to stay were Carlsbad, where they often stayed at

a particular condo, or their cabin at Lake Texoma.

Martin and JoAnn worked hard to support their family over the years with all their endeavors. In 1973,

Martin opened his own printing company, Quintella Printing, where JoAnn worked as a co-owner and

bookkeeper until retiring in 2006. Then in 2020 Martin passed.

Since 1985 JoAnn had been a longtime member at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Moore until her health

declined and she became unable to attend. When JoAnn was able, she enjoyed gardening, making crafts

and used to crochet & sew. At Christmas time she would craft handmade gift bags filled with candy for

her grandchildren. She also made a blanket for each of her children, and those are very dear to them.

Jo Ann's ultimate hobby was taking care of her family. Whether it was keeping up with Martin, raising

her children or spoiling her grandchildren, family really was the center of her world. After Martin

passed, her close connection with Christ and her family helped her through those dark times.

JoAnn is now in the presence of her Lord. Although she is no longer here on this earth, Jo Ann's caring

spirit will always be remembered by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her

Husband, Martin Sandersfield;

Parents, John and Dorothy Gatz;

Brothers, Lawrence, Eddie and Ralph, and Joe;

Sisters, Dorothy Marie Gatz, Mildred LeBleu, Cecelia Webb and Patricia Gatz;

Survivors include Son, Kenneth Sandersfield;

Son, Rick Sandersfield & his wife Lori;

Daughter, Cathy Hill & her husband TJ;

Daughter, Christy Schroeder;

Brother In Law David Sandersfield & his wife Betty;

Sister, Margaret Menz;

Nine grandchildren; Matt Swafford & wife Sarah, Jake Swafford, Riley Sandersfield, Connor Sandersfield,

Kaden Sandersfield, Michael Schroeder, Tyler Schroeder; Eric Schroeder, Alex Schroeder, as well as

numerous extended family and loving friends.