Isobel Sayers Hanover

Isobel Sayers Hanover was born December 17, 1928 in Houston and died June 19, 2009 in Austin. She is survived by her children Tommy (Sylvia) Hanover, Dianne (Mark) Puckett and Yvonne (Larry) Boatner. Her grandchildren: Christie, Greg, Cody, Trey, J. Grady and Tinsey Hanover, Bryan Puckett, Lisa Davenport and Logan Boatner. And her great-grandchildren: Kayla, Cuatro, Jeremy and Kendall Hanover, Allie and Brady Puckett and McKenzie and Benjamin Davenport. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Jim Hanover. Isobel attended the University of Texas, Southwestern University and returned to St. Edward's well into her 60's. While at UT she fell in love with Austin. She was the owner of a dress shop "Isobel's Sportswear" during the last 50's and 60's and was the co-owner of Hanover Building Materials for many years. She was active in many organizations including The Austin Assn. of Home Builders Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, The NW Austin Republican Women but none meant more to her than her special group of friends the Ya-ya's. Isobel was a special lady that touched the lives of many people. She had many good friends that she treasured. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was able to stay in her home and have her beloved yard till the end. She still enjoyed playing bridge, following Logan's golf, keeping the books for Paper Trends and was an avid reader. Mom loved dogs, traveling and her family has many fond memories of time spent with her in Port Aransas. A Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin. Memorials may be made in Isobel's honor to the Williamson County Humane Society or the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. A memorial celebrating Isobel's life will be held Saturday, July 11th at 1:30 PM at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.