LuAnn Gerig Sandy

LuAnn Gerig Sandy, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Woodland Health and Rehabilitation, formerly Arbor Court, in Mount Pleasant.

LuAnn was born June 26, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Allen M. and Marikay. (Landis) Gerig. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1972. LuAnn continued her education at Hesston College, earning her Associate of Nursing in 1974, and BSN from Eastern Mennonite University in 1982. On March 6, 1982, LuAnn married Edward Allen Sandy, II at Greenmound Church of God in Trenton, Iowa. Together the couple had two children while living in Norfolk, VA, Columbus, OH, and finally settling in Mount Pleasant. They later parted ways while continuing to parent their children. LuAnn worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Appalachia, Norfolk, VA, the University of Iowa and Mercy Hospital. LuAnn was one of the kindest, big-hearted people you could meet. She loved kids, especially babies, which led to a long career as a labor and delivery nurse. LuAnn always wanted to help people, make sure they felt heard. She loved dogs and cooking. She loved her nieces and nephews. And most importantly, LuAnn loved her two children.

LuAnn is survived by her two children Chris Sandy of Seattle, WA, and Katie Sandy-Miller of Alpharetta, GA; two grandchildren Eddie and Fiona; three sisters Kathy Wiley, Carol Allender and Lori Mallams.

She was preceded in death by her parents and little brother Reggie Gerig.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a private family inurnment will be held in the Forest Home Cemetery. A memorial fund in has been established in LuAnn’s name for the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation https://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/campaigns/In-memory-of-LuAnn

The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for LuAnn and her family.