Anita Evalyn Sansom, was born February 23, 1934 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the daughter of Noah Francis and Lucile Thompson Kier. She graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 1952 and soon moved to Hawaii, beginning a life of adventure for a young woman of that time.

Anita's outgoing personality easily landed her a successful career in the hospitality industry. She worked with Pacific Northern Airlines, working as a stewardess from San Francisco to Alaska. She also was a hostess and PR to the Captain of the Cruise Ship Monterey. Anita met her husband, Al Sansom and together they spent 30 years in the Hospitality industry. They sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti on a sailboat. She also lived in Sydney Australia, Seattle, and California. She was associated with various other airlines, cruise ships and hotels throughout her career on the West Coast. She moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL later in her career before returning to Ohio due to medical conditions.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband, A.L. Sansom after 30 years of marriage; her sister: Kimberly Kier-Braskett; and brother: Norman Kier. She is survived by her sister: Jane Kier Deen in Chicago, IL; nieces: Victoria (Jack) Smith of South Vienna and Jennifer (Dave) MacArtney in IL; nephews: David Deen in FL and Mathew (Melissa) Deen in CA; and special friends: Trudy Young and Chuck Thomas.

Anita passed away August 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Per her request Anita is being cremated and will be scattered in Florida.