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Barbara Ann Sanders

Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

July 4, 1943 - November 16, 2020

Jul 4, 1943 - Nov 16, 2020

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Barbara Ann Sanders of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, age 77, went on to her reward after a brief illness on November 16th, 2020.

Barbara was born July 4th, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of George Schaefer Jr. and Anna (Scholbe) Schaefer. In 1964, she found the love of her life and she married her soulmate, Dwight Sanders.

Her most recent job was the head cook at Apostolic Bible Institute in Minnesota. She enjoyed experimenting with new recipes and giving advice to the students at the college. She made a big impact on the college students while she was working as the cook. Some of her favorite things to do were crocheting, going to yard sales, painting and drawing. And for many years, she greatly enjoyed riding on the back of a motorcycle with her man.

She was a member of Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center for the past 7 years.

Proceeded in death by her parents and her brother, Bill Schaefer.

She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, 4 children; Dwight (Lesia) Sanders Jr., Bonnie Lanto, Michelle (Bobby) Deaton, Scott (Erin) Sanders. She leaves behind a brother, George Schaefer III and a sister, Georgia Edwards. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a close sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kay and Bob Cole.

Arrangements for a memorial will be made at a later date.

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