Sandra “Sandy” Lynn O’Donnell, 68, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, KC Metro Office,
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105 or American Lung Association, Kansas City Office, 2400 Troost, Ste 4300, Kansas City, MO 64108 or to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 E. 42nd St. South, Ste 600, Independence, MO 64055.
Sandy was born on May 13, 1952, in Lexington, Missouri, the daughter of Bobby D. and Mayme E. “Sweet Pea” (Stricklin) Ward. She had worked in production at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Sandy liked going to Lake of the Ozarks, boating on the pontoon, and swimming. She enjoyed going on road trips and was able to take her grandkids to Mount Rushmore and area sites before getting sick. Sandy loved playing Pinochle and Double Solitaire. She even enjoyed teaching the nurses how to play.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Mark Ward; grandson, Taylor Johnson; and sister-in-law, Joyce Ford.
Her survivors include her mother, Sweet Pea; her husband of 48 years, Lonnie O’Donnell; daughter, Kendra Johnson (Chris); two sons: Eric O’Donnell (Danielle) and Herbert Shroyer; four grandchildren: Alex Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Kailyn O’Donnell, and Peyton O’Donnell; brother, Warren Ward; sister-in-law, Betty Lewis; sister-in-law, Jane Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Stephanie
25 Aug 2020There are no words to describe how I feel about Sandy. She was my friend, my protector, and my liberator. When my son died she spent hours on the phone with me just listening and helping me make sense of it all. I saved the last phone message she sent me because the sound of her voice gave me peace. I still have it on my phone.
Cindy
25 Aug 2020My sweet cousin you will be forever missed.
Sandie Johnson Wyly
26 Aug 2020Lonnie, you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your beautiful wife. So glad we got to sit together at a high school reunion. God has a new angel and you have one watching over you and your family.
Linda Markley
26 Aug 2020Sorry for your loss Lonnie! Sandy will be truly missed by all. Sorry I won’t be able to attend the service-I am still in the hospital! Much love and prayers for the family
from the Markley’s
Gregg Kemper
27 Aug 2020Lonnie sorry to hear about Sandy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Russell
27 Aug 2020So sorry Lonnie to see this my peace be with you and know we are thinking of you
Gregg & Leanna
28 Aug 2020Lonnie very sorry to hear about Sandy . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darryl
28 Aug 2020Lonnie,
We are so sorry we missed the services today. Dianna sent the message and I failed to review it in time. My heart is so full of sorrow. Also, it is so full of wonderful memories of you and Sandy and the times we have had together. We are so fortunate to have you and Sandy in our lives. A smile comes to my face, and warmth in my heart every time I think of our times together. Please know that you and the family we remain in our thoughts. My Dear Friend…. Words cannot offer my heartfelt wishes for you in the days ahead.
Ron And Renee Bartley
28 Aug 2020Lonnie and family,
Ron and I heard the news . So sorry may she RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronnie and Renee Bartley.