ANNIE SAPP

Annie Mae Sapp, 85, passed away April 11. She was born Nov. 6, 1936 in Shiner to Adolph and Annie (Holocher) Wegener.

Ann married her beloved Marvin Sapp and they enjoyed 50 years before his passing in 2006.

She loved life, flowers, and people. She was a friendly, accepting person who never met a stranger. She remained “best friends” with her sisters and talked every day to them. Everything she did in life revolved around her family and faith.

She was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and her faith carried her through her most difficult times in life.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Pisciotta (Ken Eilers) of Yoakum, Cindy Hernandez (Marty) of New Mexico and Terry Chumchal (John) of Yoakum; son, Ronald Sapp (Sherry) of Yoakum; grandchildren, Lance Piscotta, Justin Pisciotta (Linsey), Zackary Chumchal (Amanda), Candace Heeney, Eric Chumchal, Christopher Sapp, Paige Sapp, Zalyce Sapp, and Xeiss Sapp; six greatgrandchildren; sisters, Julia Mae Zimmerman of Shiner, Joyce Marie Kneifel of Shiner, and brother, Perry E. Wegener (Patsy).

She was preceded in death by parents; husband Marvin Sapp; granddaughter, Ciana Bree Sapp; brother, James Wegener; sister-in-law, Marie Wegener; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Zimmerman and Joe Kneifel.

A visitation was held April 13 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

A funeral service was held April 14 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Alsen Wenzel officiating.

The burial followed at Hermann Sons Cemetery.

The pallbearers included Jeff Zimmerman, Darrin Wegener, PJ Wegener, Michael Kneifel, Byron Kneifel, and Alan Kahanek.

Memorials may be given to Personalized Care Home.

Arrangements were made by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361- 293-5656.