Annette Rickman Sanders, 74, of Sandia, Texas, passed away October 15, 2012. She was born November 23, 1937 in Trinity County, Texas to Monroe and Ethel Rickman. Mrs. Sanders was a member of River Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Douglas Rickman and her son David Wayne Sanders. Annette is survived by her husband, Edward Sanders of Sandia, Texas; son, Jeffrey (Diane) Sanders of Robstown, Texas; sister, Evelyn Smith of New Braunfels, Texas; grandchildren, Alan David Sanders, Christopher Lee Sanders and Matthew Austin Sanders. Visitation with the family present will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the River Hills Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Simmons and Dr. Maurice Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.