Evelyn Jean Troutt Sandner, 95, of Burnet died Saturday September 11, 2021. She was born in Dallas July 28, 1926. After graduating from high school in Dallas, she attended UT Arlington for a year. She then transferred to UT at Austin, where she graduated with a degree in Music. At this time she met and married John Sandner. They later moved to Burnet and Evelyn earned her Masters degree in Education. She taught music and special education for 30 years at Burnet Elementary.
Evelyn was very involved in the Burnet community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 62 years and was proud to be a member of the choir. She was a member of the Epsilon Pi service organization for over 50 years. She was involved with the Friends of Seton Hospital.
Evelyn was Woman of the Year at the Methodist Church. She was chosen as an Honor Citizen of Burnet. She also was the first educator to be chosen for the Burnet CISD Hall of Honor.
Many people have taken piano lessons over the 60 years from Evelyn and she taught until she was 93 years old.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband Dr. John Sandner, and grandson Cade Barnett.
She is survived by her children Steve Sandner, Jill Ringstaff and Jann Barnett and husband Gary, grandchildren Cody Barnett and Dr. Clay Barnett and wife Anna. She also has two great grandchildren John and William Barnett. Evelyn is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and families. Special love for her brother-in-law and wife James G. (Bub) Joyce and Beverly.
Evelyn will be missed by all that knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Burnet YMCA Teen Center or to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Friday September 17, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service for the family Saturday September 18 at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Evelyn’s kindness and energetic passion for the church and community will be missed. She had a love of family and life.
We would like to thank The Pafford Place Assisted Living staff for all of their loving kindness and wonderful care.
Condolences and fond memories to the family may be made to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com
