Sandra K. Oatts

Sandra Kay Oatts passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. With her husband, daughter, and son surrounding her with love.

Sandy was born on July 29, 1955, to Charles and Dee Miller. Sandy was married to John Oatts on December 20th, 1975 at St. Anthony's Church.

Sandy was a loving, giving, and empathetic wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Sandy worked as a teenager at Hiatt house as a waitress. Sandy worked for the North-Western Bell phone company for 12 years. Sandy worked for the State of Iowa at Iowa Workforce Development Center and retired in 2017.

Sandy loved spending time with her family and friends. Sandy always made sure everyone around her was taken care of giving them whatever they needed and more. Sandy enjoyed attending Matthew's sporting events and Jenifer's dance performances and continued to enjoy those things with all her grandchildren. She loved camping and waterskiing and taught her children and niece and nephew to waterski. Sandy loved to cook and always made sure there was enough food for anyone who came to the house. Sandy took pride that her home was always open. Jenifer and Matt's friends often referred to her as "mom". Sandy loved the beach, traveling, shopping, and doing crafts with her grandchildren.

Sandy is survived by her husband John Oatts, Daughter, Jenifer Walker (Greg Walker). Son, Matthew Oatts (Cassie Chia Oatts). Brother, Michael Miller (Annette Miller), Sister Sherri (Sam) Miller (Linda Jost). Nephew, Shayne Miller (Sara Embrey). Niece, Tiffany Laffoon (Elijah Laffoon). Grandchildren, Kaden Chia, Anyah Oatts, Camila Walker, and Connor Walker. Aunt, Evelyn "Corky" Phillips. 2 great-nephews, 3 great-nieces, and 2 great-great nieces. Special cousin, Pam Hill.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dee Miller. Grandparents, Delores and Roy Key. Bessie and Jim Keller and Uncle, Thomas Stanley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road, Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network in loving memory of Sandy.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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