Viola Nix Drew1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 9, 1920, d. January 31, 2007
     Viola Nix Drew was buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1 Her married name was Sanders.2 She married George Henry Sanders, son of James Harmon "Jim" Sanders and Malinday Frances "Lindy" Spangler.1,2,3,5 Viola Nix Drew was born on April 9, 1920 at Jumbo, Henderson Co., Texas.1,4 She died on January 31, 2007 at Oklahoma at age 86.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 80, District 78-79, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma6

Family

George Henry Sanders b. January 10, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
Marriage*Viola Nix Drew married George Henry Sanders, son of James Harmon "Jim" Sanders and Malinday Frances "Lindy" Spangler.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5982] Sunny Lane Cemetery, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  3. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Bonnie Louise Sanders obituary in the Aug 11, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6240] Tracey/Melot Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/100871122/person/340070216446/facts
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jimmie Dale Sanders1,2

M, b. March 17, 1938, d. August 7, 2006
FatherGeorge Henry Sanders1,3,4,2 b. January 10, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
MotherViola Nix Drew1,3,4,2 b. April 9, 1920, d. January 31, 2007
     Jimmie Dale Sanders married Joetta Maize.5 Jimmie Dale Sanders was born on March 17, 1938 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 He died on August 7, 2006 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 80, District 78-79, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma1

Family

Joetta Maize b. June 26, 1938, d. 2006
Marriage*Jimmie Dale Sanders married Joetta Maize.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  4. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Bonnie Louise Sanders obituary in the Aug 11, 2016 edition.
  5. [S6240] Tracey/Melot Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/100871122/person/340070216446/facts

Jerry Ann Sanders1,2,3

F, b. June 8, 1943, d. April 1, 2015
FatherGeorge Henry Sanders1,2 b. January 10, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
MotherViola Nix Drew1,2 b. April 9, 1920, d. January 31, 2007
     Her married name was Tracey.1 Jerry Ann Sanders married Ronnie Ray Tracey.1 Jerry Ann Sanders was born on June 8, 1943 at Oklahoma.1 As of November 23, 1973,her married name was Wofford.3 She married Benjamin W. Wofford on November 23, 1973 at Grayson Co., Texas.3 Jerry Ann Sanders died on April 1, 2015 at Oklahoma at age 71.1 She June 8, 1943 - April 1, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY - Jerry passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family who will truly miss her love and laughter. She was born in OKC to Viola (Drew) and George H. Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronnie Tracey, Jr; 2 brothers, Jimmy & Alton Sanders; daughter-in-law, Kristy Bounds. Jerry is survived by her daughter, Georgie (Max) Melot; son, Danny Tracey; daughter-in-law, Kim Tracey; sisters, Gerline Hart and Bonnie Lousie Sanders; 6 grandsons, Matthew (Roxanne) Melot, Joshua (Tracie) Tracey, Mitchell (Nicole) Melot, Dillon Tracey, Braeden Tracey, and Reagan Tracey; her family of the heart, Larry Reagan and Linda Sanders and numerous nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate her life will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 4, 2015 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. on April 3, 2015.1

Family 1

Ronnie Ray Tracey
Marriage*She married Ronnie Ray Tracey.1 
Children

Family 2

Benjamin W. Wofford
Marriage*Jerry Ann Sanders married Benjamin W. Wofford on November 23, 1973 at Grayson Co., Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Bonnie Louise Sanders obituary in the Aug 11, 2016 edition.
  3. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.

Ronnie Ray Tracey1

M
     Ronnie Ray Tracey married Jerry Ann Sanders, daughter of George Henry Sanders and Viola Nix Drew.1

Family

Jerry Ann Sanders b. June 8, 1943, d. April 1, 2015
Marriage*Ronnie Ray Tracey married Jerry Ann Sanders, daughter of George Henry Sanders and Viola Nix Drew.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.

Ronnie Ray Tracey Jr.1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1961, d. December 9, 2003
FatherRonnie Ray Tracey1
MotherJerry Ann Sanders1 b. June 8, 1943, d. April 1, 2015
     Ronnie Ray Tracey Jr. was buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.3 His Social Security Number was 447-68-5698.2 He married Kim Unknown.1 Ronnie Ray Tracey Jr. was born on October 8, 1961 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2,3 He died on December 9, 2003 at Oklahoma at age 42.2,3

Family

Kim Unknown
Marriage*He married Kim Unknown.1 

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5580] Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Alton Warren Sanders1,2,3

M, b. April 11, 1946, d. July 24, 2002
FatherGeorge Henry Sanders1,2 b. January 10, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
MotherViola Nix Drew1,2 b. April 9, 1920, d. January 31, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 442-44-5872.3 Alton Warren Sanders was born on April 11, 1946 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.3 He died on July 24, 2002 at age 56.3

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Bonnie Louise Sanders obituary in the Aug 11, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bonnie Louise "Lou" Sanders1,2

F, b. October 23, 1944, d. August 8, 2016
FatherGeorge Henry Sanders1,2 b. January 10, 1912, d. September 5, 1979
MotherViola Nix Drew1,2 b. April 9, 1920, d. January 31, 2007
     Her married name was Lamb.2 Bonnie Louise "Lou" Sanders married Michael Lamb.2 Bonnie Louise "Lou" Sanders was born on October 23, 1944 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 She died on August 8, 2016 at Oklahoma at age 71.2 She Bonnie Louise “Lou” Sanders passed peacefully Monday, August 8, 2016 with her family by her side. She was 71 years old. Lou was born October 23, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to her parents, Viola (Drew) and George H. Sanders. She touched the lives of many who will truly miss her. Lou loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her sons and grandchildren laughing and telling stories. She loved Oklahoma football, shopping, and gardening. Lou cherished her time and friends with Hope Community Services where she spent many years as an Administrative Assistant. Lou also loved and enjoyed her Roadhouse family. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her: Parents; Two Brothers: Jimmy and Alton Sanders; Sister, Jerry Ann Sanders. Bonnie is survived by her: Son, Michael Lamb, Jr. and his wife, Sandra; Son, Jerry Lamb; Son, Chad Lamb and his wife, Shelby; Five grandkids: Jennifer, Ethan, Samantha, Gracelyn, and Dean; Four great-grandchildren: Julian, Ja’land, Toby, and Hollis; Along with life-long friends Gaylene Hedrick and Linda Sanders. Services Friday, August 12th, 2016, 2:00 p.m. Officiating Rev. Tammy Cavener at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary South Colonial Chapel, 6934 S. Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK. on August 11, 2016.2

Family

Michael Lamb
Marriage*She married Michael Lamb.2 
Children
  • Michael Lamb Jr.2
  • Jerry Lamb2
  • Chad Lamb2

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jerry Sanders obituary in the Apr 3, 2015 edition.
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Bonnie Louise Sanders obituary in the Aug 11, 2016 edition.

Edmond R. Sanders Jr.1

M, b. November 3, 1947, d. February 1, 1991
FatherEdmond R. "Ed" Sanders Sr.1 b. February 11, 1910, d. March 6, 1984
MotherOlive B. "Ollie" Paulson1 b. December 7, 1916, d. January 24, 2003
     Edmond R. Sanders Jr. was buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1 He was born on November 3, 1947.1 He died on February 1, 1991 at Oklahoma at age 43.1

Citations

  1. [S5982] Sunny Lane Cemetery, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Joetta Maize1

F, b. June 26, 1938, d. 2006
     Her married name was Sanders.1 Joetta Maize married Jimmie Dale Sanders, son of George Henry Sanders and Viola Nix Drew.1 Joetta Maize was born on June 26, 1938.1 She died in 2006.1

Family

Jimmie Dale Sanders b. March 17, 1938, d. August 7, 2006
Marriage*She married Jimmie Dale Sanders, son of George Henry Sanders and Viola Nix Drew.1 
Child

Delilah Faye Sanders1

F, b. July 22, 1956, d. 2006
FatherJimmie Dale Sanders1 b. March 17, 1938, d. August 7, 2006
MotherJoetta Maize1 b. June 26, 1938, d. 2006
     Delilah Faye Sanders was born on July 22, 1956 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1 She died in 2006.1

Tommie Eugene Sims1,2

F, b. September 1, 1922, d. July 3, 2008
     Tommie Eugene Sims was buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on September 1, 1922 at Ninnekah, Grady Co., Oklahoma.2 As of September 1, 1937,her married name was Sanders.1 She married Everett Dale Sanders, son of James Harmon "Jim" Sanders and Malinday Frances "Lindy" Spangler, on September 1, 1937 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1,2 Tommie Eugene Sims died on July 3, 2008 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 85.2 She Tommie Eugene Sims Sanders went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2008. Tommie was born September 1, 1922 in Ninnekah, Oklahoma, to Thomas David Sims and Martha Elizabeth McDaniel Sims. She was a member of the Southern Ridge Church of Christ and loved her church and the fellowship she received there. She was loved and inspired by everyone she met and will leave a legacy of her love to others, especially to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Dale Sanders; sons Lonnie David Sanders and Darell Wayne Sanders; sisters, Dibon McGowen and Nellie Anderson; and brother Jim Sims. She is survived by her sisters Wilma Neugent, Bonnie Robison, Wanda Austin, and Lee Anderson; her children, Jack and wife Willene of Oklahoma City, E.C. (Cotton) and wife Jenny of Newcastle, Phyllis Robison of Paden, Tommy Sanders of Oklahoma City, and Mark Sanders of Yukon. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great- grandchildren, many other extended family members, and a host of friends. Services for Tommie will be held Mon., July 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Sunny Lane Cemetery. on July 7, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 406, District 78-124, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma3

Family

Everett Dale Sanders b. December 29, 1915, d. January 6, 1998
Marriage*Tommie Eugene Sims married Everett Dale Sanders, son of James Harmon "Jim" Sanders and Malinday Frances "Lindy" Spangler, on September 1, 1937 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Tommie Eugene Sims Sanders obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jack Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2015 edition.
  5. [S5982] Sunny Lane Cemetery, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Jackie D. "Jack" Sanders1,2,3,4

M, b. November 18, 1938, d. November 22, 2015
FatherEverett Dale Sanders1,2 b. December 29, 1915, d. January 6, 1998
MotherTommie Eugene Sims1,2 b. September 1, 1922, d. July 3, 2008
     Jackie D. "Jack" Sanders was buried at Newcastle Memorial Gardens, Newcastle, McClain Co., Oklahoma.4 He was born on November 18, 1938 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.4 He married Willene Ruth Tallman on June 6, 1964 at Oklahoma.3,4 Jackie D. "Jack" Sanders died on November 22, 2015 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.3,4 He Jack, 77, passed away on Sunday. The son of Everett & Tommie Sanders, Jack was born in Oklahoma City, OK. He married his sweetheart, Willene Ruth Tallman on June 6, 1964 & together shared more than 51 years of marriage and raising a family. He was a career truck driver and retired from Victory Packaging this last year. In his spare time, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, playing dominoes & cards with his friends in his favorite hangout he referred to as his “office.” He also enjoyed taking several cruises with Willene, but his most precious moments were those spent with his family, especially his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers: Darrell, Mark and Lonnie. He leaves behind his loving wife, Willene of the home; daughters: Keri D. Crutchfield & husband, Stacy and Tara D. Gower & husband, Charles; brothers: E.C. “Cotton” Sanders & wife, Jenny and Tommy Sanders; sister, Phyllis Sanders; grandchildren: Taylor, Kathryn, & Emily Johnston and Carley, Riley, Cailey & Joley Gower; many other loving family & friends. Funeral Service: 11 AM Wed. Nov. 25, 2015 Location: South Lakes Chapel at Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes. on November 24, 2015.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 406, District 78-124, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma1

Family

Willene Ruth Tallman
Marriage*Jackie D. "Jack" Sanders married Willene Ruth Tallman on June 6, 1964 at Oklahoma.3,4 
Children
  • Keri D. Sanders3
  • Tara D. Sanders3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Tommie Eugene Sims Sanders obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  3. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jack Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2015 edition.
  4. [S6242] Newcastle Memorial Gardens, McClain Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Lonnie David Sanders1,2

M, b. November 18, 1946, d. March 22, 1985
FatherEverett Dale Sanders1,2,3 b. December 29, 1915, d. January 6, 1998
MotherTommie Eugene Sims1,2,3 b. September 1, 1922, d. July 3, 2008
     Lonnie David Sanders was buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on November 18, 1946 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 He died on March 22, 1985 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 38.2

Citations

  1. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Tommie Eugene Sims Sanders obituary in the Jul 7, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5982] Sunny Lane Cemetery, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Jack Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2015 edition.