Birth date: Dec 30, 1931 Death date: Feb 18, 2017
Lawonda Jo Saunders, 85, passed away on February 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her children in Tulsa, OK. She was born December 30, 1931 in Vinita, OK to Alvin and Lena (Farmer) Raulston. Lawonda “Jo” grew up in Vinita, graduated Read Obituary
So many good memories when I was a little boy. Mowing the yard was my 1st job . Lol , 20 bucks to mow it and pick up sticks , and then we would go play bingo ?? some times she took me bowling too, that was super fun. I had a bad habit of jumping around in the house making noise cause the house off 21st had wood floors. She was like another grandmother in my life as a kid. I feel blessed to have been in her life.
I've been friends with Jo since about 1985 when she trained me in fraud st Shell Oil. Jo was a wonderful person and very cleaver and quick witted. We traveled together to several states she loved horse racing and she was my fishing buddy, and fished together at the Shell Oil fishing tournament. She loved cruising in the Ranger and we always had a wonderful lunch packed. Jo was a great dancer and enjoyed music. She was a wonderful friend and was loved by me and my family especially my son Glenn. Our condolences to her family and pray you have peace in your hearts
Jo and I became friend around 1985 at Shell Oil when she trained me in the fraud dept. We took several trips together she loved to travel. She loved the horse races and she was a good fishing buddy. We were in the Shell fishing tournament together and enjoyed our outings in the Ranger. Jo was very cleaver and quick witted and I loved to hear her laugh. Jo loved dancing and good music and was a kind and caring person. She loved her family and friends. I will always remember her with love, and so will my family, especially Glenn.
Jo and I became good friends around 1985. We took several trips together throughout the years. We were fishing buddies and were in the Shell Oil fishing tournament together. She was a Star on the dance floor and loved having fun. Jo trained me in the fraud dept so we spent a lot of time together. I will remember all the time we shared as friends she was sweet and kind hearted and loved her family and friends. I loved to hear her laugh, she was special to me and my family. We loved her and she will be missed.
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I didn't know "MamaJo" as well as most, but loved seeing her enjoy the Greek festival and also enjoyed visiting with her the times I stayed with her at the hospital or visited the house. From the photos Debbie and Anita have posted over the years, you can tell that she was a happy and beautiful woman. I'm glad she got to vote for Hillary in 2016. And I'm so proud of how much her beautiful daughters loved her and cared for her.To Debbie and Anita – you girls rock. Life will be different without MamaJo there, but I hope your amazing memories and stories will carry you through. Much love from me and Demetrius. HUGS!!!!
Jo was such a sweet neighbor and I am honored to have know her. My condolences to her family who loved her. I know it is especially hard for her caregivers Anita and Debbie. Vicki
