Barbara Sanders

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

Barbara was born July 4, 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 seven years.

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

She leaves behind her husband of 56 years; four children: Dwight (Lesia) Sanders, Bonnie Lanto, Michelle (Bobby) Deaton, Scott (Erin) Sanders; a brother, George Schaefer III; a sister, Georgia Edwards; 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.