Sarah Jane Bauer

Sara was born on August 12, 1936, in Austin, TX to Doris Powell and Edward Simpson. Following Sara’s graduation from Austin High School in 1953, she went on to the University of Texas. After several career changes, Sara settled in and worked in the AISD for over 20-years at Crockett High School.

Sara married her husband Larry in 1956. Their first child Laura was born two years later. Their second child Larry was born in 1965.

In 1997, Sara retired and spent her time with Larry traveling the country. Sara loved to sew and work on her genealogy. Sara’s first grandchildren Matthew and Luke were born in 1999, then she was blessed with her first granddaughter Lauren in 2001. Her last grandson TJ was born in 2003.

Sara was predeceased by Edward, Doris and her husband Larry. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Laura and Keith Sheedy and their children Matthew and TJ and her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Maggie Bauer and their two children Luke and Lauren.

To a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother:

We will miss you mom! Your warm and loving smile that greeted us everyday will be missed immensely! Everyone you touched could feel the kindness in your heart. Our loss is Heaven’s gain and we know you are now home to see your mom and dad and all your aunts and uncles. With such a large family, we can only imagine the celebration when you arrived.

The memories we collected over the years watching you revel in your grandchildren will forever remind us of the sweet blessing God created for us. You always showed us patience and wisdom while trying to share your life’s experiences. Your generosity touched so many from those in need to the animal charities you supported.

So many of the nurses and doctors who have treated you over the last two years have spoken about what a special person you are. They only knew you for a short-time and they could feel the warmth and kindness that made you who you were. When hearing of your passing, so many have reached out to comment on how you blessed their lives with your kindness.

Now that you are with Jesus and your family, we know you will continue to watch over us and keep us safe. You have passed the kindness in your heart to us and we only hope we can pass this on to others. We love you Mom!