Sarabelle Satterfield

Sarabelle Satterfield, 93 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 9, 2023.

She was born on February 15, 1929, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert Cooperrider and Lulu Lanning. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of Glenford High, class of 1947. Sarabelle was a lifelong member of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Zanesville, the Red Hats’ Society, served as an officer in LPNAO, and was a former Brownie Scout Troop Leader. She worked as an LPN at Good Samaritan Hospital and as a nighttime shift supervisor nurse at Sunnyview Nursing Home, where she retired. In her spare time, she enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School, reading, traveling, fishing, gardening, and berry picking. She will be remembered for her quiet, nurturing demeanor and quick wit.

She is survived by her husband of  44 years, Roger Satterfield of Zanesville; sons, Edward Metz of Zanesville, Ernest (Cathy) Metz of Zanesville, Richard (Jane) Metz of Hardy, Virginia, Bradley (Debbie) Metz of Zanesville, Roger (Joyce) Metz of Charlottesville, Virginia; daughters, Linda (Kim) O’Connell of Biloxi, MS, Lillie (Richard) Rockwell of Mt. Perry; brothers, John Cooperrider of New Lexington, George Cooperrider of Nokesville, Virginia; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and special friend, Norma Baker of Roseville.  

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest A. Metz of Zanesville; daughter, Carol Anne Metz of Zanesville; brother, Robert Cooperrider of Anchorage, Alaska; and sister, Patty Geiger of Utica.  

Calling hours will be held on Friday January 13, 2023, at 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Zanesville at 1330 Pine Street. The family will be accepting visitors from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday January 14, 2023, where Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow services at Olivet Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

In honor of Sarabelle, donations can be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church or Genesis Hospice.

DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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