Barbara Anne Austin Obituary

We announce the death of Barbara Anne Austin of Kinder, Louisiana, who passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 75. Barbara Anne will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Anne Austin to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband William "Bill" Austin III; and her parents, Charles Gordon and Gloria Cupples. She is survived by: her children, Marla Sanders (Chad), William Joseph "Joey" Austin IV (Erin Carlson) and Kimberly Edwards (Nick); her grandchildren, Makenna Hardwick (Trevor), Annsley Vallette (Nick), Libby Sanders, Riley Edwards, Sabine Austin, Daria Austin and John-Ryan Edwards; her great grandchild Vivienne Hardwick; and her sister Nancy Tatum (Ed).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Riley Smith & Sons - Kinder (315 N 14th St, Kinder, LA 70648). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Reed Chapel, Riley Smith & Sons (315 N 14th St, Kinder, LA 70648).