Jo Ann VanSandt
January 23, 1945 - September 18, 2020
Jo Ann VanSandt, 75, a longtime Miami resident passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 23, 1945 in Stella, Missouri to John and Elizabeth (Abramovitz) Staponski. She was raised on a farm in Poluskiville, Missouri. Mrs. VanSandt worked for forty years in Environmental Services at Integris Miami Hospital. She loved her job and co-workers, she loved to help patients. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, shopping and traveling to shop. Jo Ann also enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her parents, and a great grandson Avery Edwards. Survivors include her children Bobby VanSandt and his wife Shelly of Miami, Ronda Howard and family of Miami, grandchildren Josh Edwards, Alyssa VanSandt, Macey VanSandt and Ramsee VanSandt. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami from 6-8 PM. Graveside Services will be private at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery under the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mrs. VanSandt’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.
Jo Ann VanSandt, 75, a longtime Miami resident passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 23, 1945 in Stella, Missouri to John and Elizabeth (Abramovitz) Staponski. She was raised on a farm in Poluskiville,... View Obituary & Service Information