Judith Lynn Sanders

Judith Lynn “Judy” Sanders, born August 4, 1941, in the community of Butler, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends she cherished so deeply. She loved life and her tribe even more.

Judy was proud to be one of the “brickyard kids,” forming lifelong bonds with those she grew up alongside. A devoted and Godly woman, she was raised in the McDade Church of Christ, where her faith became a guiding force throughout her life.

She found great joy in supporting her children and grandchildren in all their endeavors, always their biggest fan. Judy had a deep love for Elgin – especially her EHS Class of 1959 which she was the valedictorian of – the history of Elgin and Butler communities and genealogy.

A gifted writer, Judy, shared her talent for words as the lead writer for the Elgin Courier for many years. She also served her community faithfully as a county clerk for Bastrop County and later with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Early in her adulthood, she also worked several years for Elgin ISD school administration and her and husband, Alton, owned and operated “Judy’s Café” on Main Street.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel Bernice and Joe Lee Sanders; her siblings, J. Ray Sanders and his wife, Gwen, and Janice Kay Schroeder, and her husband, Arthur Schroeder, Jr.; her son, Douglas Lee Prinz, and her granddaughter, Whitney Jewel Crawford,

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Crawford and her husband, Chris, and Sue Brashar and her husband, John; her grandchildren, Paige Brashar and her boyfriend, Albert Palacios, Marc Craword, and Kyle Prinz and his girlfriend, Emily Hall-Clark; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, dear friends, and many others she lovingly considered family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM with a memorial service to immediately follow at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Hwy 95 North, Elgin TX 78621.

Judy’s life was a testament to faith, family and community, and she will be remembered for her warmth, her words although sometimes brutally honest, and the love she shared so freely.