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Barbara Jean Sanders, known and loved as Austin's Hub Cap Annie, lost her battle with lung cancer on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the age of 77. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Tennessee on March 30, 1940, to Roy Lee Sanders and Adeline (Humphrey) Sanders. She was the fifth of six children and is survived by four of her siblings, Mary Pritchett, Nancy Lee Utley, Caroline Letson, and Tom Sanders. Also surviving her are her children, son Don and his wife Marianne, daughter Jamie, and daughter Brigette and her husband Chuck. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Roy Lee Sanders, Jr. Barbara worked in Civil Service on Whidbey Island, WA, for several years before becoming a legal secretary in the office of the District Attorney in Coupeville, WA. She and her family moved to Austin, TX, in 1977 and she worked for a prominent local law firm. In 1980, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to become a business woman and she opened Hub Cap Annie on North Lamar. She quickly became an Austin icon. She appeared on the premier episode of television's Real People, was listed as a notable woman of Texas and was written about many times in local papers and other publications. Hub Cap Annie was featured in the musical Keepin' It Weird at the Zach Scott Theatre in 2005 as an integral part of the fabric of Austin, where unique individuality is celebrated. Barbara, referred to by many family and friends simply as "Annie," was a unique, hat-wearing, loving, determined, always ready to help, creative individual. She was ahead of her time as a female business owner in a field many thought of as male territory. Annie retired in 2007, but was still often to be found giving advice or chatting up customers at the shop, which continued in her daughter Brigette's capable hands. In retirement, she continued her long-time passion of creating beautiful quilts and was a member of the Austin Quilt Guild. She loved animals and frequently rescued stray dogs and cats, especially those that showed up at the shop. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends, family and all whose lives were touched by Annie are invited to Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd., to share memories and celebrate her life on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Bartlett, TN. Donations may be made in her memory to Austin Animal Center, or any no kill shelter.
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December 8, 2017
My mother was my rock and best friend, we spoke daily and I will always treasure our relationship, so glad I was able to spend the last two years with her. Something I will always cherish.She died with the strength and dignity first class that she had in life always making her decisions herself. I hope I can be the strong person she made me to make her proud. I miss you so much mom, you are the best mom ever, I miss you and love you more than you know! So proud to be your daughter, so glad I picked you! Thank you for being you! Love, jJamie Boehl
September 22, 2017
Brigette Jones
Dear Mom, you were an example of unconditional love, determination and loyalty. Your love and concern for others is beyond compare. You fought fearlessly for your children and never gave up on any of us. I love you so much and will miss you, until we meet again. Families are forever and I know we'll be together again. You're reunited with those that passed before you now and I know you're enjoying that, but you left an emptiness for those you left behind. We'll stay strong and support each other as we face a life without you. I love you Mom.
September 19, 2017
Cindy Melbie
Hub Cap Annie is definitely an Austin icon. I loved going to the store. She will be missed and fondly remembered.
September 16, 2017
Katie Hibbs
I had the honor of wearing one of her many hats and pins to honor her memory today. One of my biggest life regrets, never meeting her in this life. However, I find comfort in knowing we'll meet in the next. I have fallen so in love with her hats and pins, I am considering starting my own collection. I've already started collecting stray kitties, something we had in common. <3 I will forever be grateful to her, for creating wonderful children who created even more wonderful children, one of whom is the love of my life. She is the single drop that created the most amazing ripple effect, that has impacted so many lives in the most incredible way. And I can never thank her enough for that.
September 15, 2017
Jennifer Smith
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 11, 2017
Linda Sanders
Our trips to Oak Harbor from Memphis every summer with a Winnebago full of family members, are the memories that I will cherish. Her spunky attitude and her smile was always there to greet us. Her love for being Hub Cap Annie Austin Tx., showed in everything she did. My mother, Nancy is one of her sisters, and I know their bond will live on forever. Sending my prayers to Don, Jamie and Bridgette and their families. Our families will always be there for one another, and the Love you all show our mother, will never be forgotten.. Love from Boise Idaho.. Mike and Linda Sanders and family..
September 10, 2017
Ron Johnson
Sorry for your loss, I remember her and visiting her business
September 10, 2017
Mark LaVallee
My God, I'm so sorry. I was sure she would live forever.-Mark
September 9, 2017
kd
My condolences for your loss. May God Jehováh soften your grief during this difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is God's eyes. Psalms 116:15.
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