Anna Binder

On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Anna Binder, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 95 in Houston, Texas. Anna was born in Houston on April 2, 1925 to Arnold and Leah Lipp. She was one of 6 siblings - her sister Diane, her brothers Harold, David, Melvin, and Carl. At the age of 17, Anna married the love of her life, Sidney Binder, and they raised three children: David (Butch), Barbara (Tootsie) and Steven (Pookie). Sidney wrote Anna postcards from everywhere he went while he was stationed in the army during World War II. When Sidney returned from the army, they worked together as a dream team, building profitable businesses their whole lives into retirement. Her business sense, to her, was simply common sense. Anna was successful in her business ventures with her husband of 78 years, Sidney. From opening more than 30 dry cleaning locations in Houston, to selling jewelry on the road, opening retail stores and at one point, a fine supper disco called, “Pookie’s” – Anna enjoyed learning about business, in particular finance and investments. If you ever wanted to know how to throw a fabulous party, Anna could tell you, down to each detail. She loved entertaining family and friends – the location never mattered. As long as the gang was together, Anna would create a celebration among them – at the beach, the house, the pool, the legendary Warwick Hotel, or at Parkway Place in Houston. Anna was highly creative, enjoyed cooking, sewing dresses, dancing, acting in community theater, and writing poems with a little “roast” for her friends and family members on their birthdays. Anna will always be remembered for her glamour and for being a talented singer. She loved sharing advice from the kitchen table of her beautiful house in West Houston. About life, Anna said, “Enjoy yourself. Have fun.” As the family matriarch, Anna believed in nurturing relationships, saying what matters most in life is love and connection with family and friends. Anna is dearly loved and is deeply missed. She enjoyed sharing laughter with others and traveling the world with her loving husband by her side. Of what it takes to have a successful marriage she believed was in being partners in life, respecting and admiring one another. Always thinking of others, Anna would read the newspaper every morning and clip articles to save for different family members and friends who might benefit from the information. She had a big heart and greatly valued her faith, family, and life-long friendships. She was a member of Congregation Beth Yeshurun for over 50 years. Anna is survived by her children, David and Barbara as well as her 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Beth Yeshurun Cemetery, 3502 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. In accordance with state mandated COVID restrictions, the service at graveside will be limited to 20 immediate family members. The service will be available for view on Zoom for extended family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Special thanks to the friends and caretakers of Parkway Place for their good company and loving care. Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/7228121497?pwd=bndjL25Ja2RibHVDK2UzZm9oczE2UT09 Meeting ID: 722 812 1497 Passcode: 6EX3Dm

Anna Binder

April 2, 1925 - October 20, 2020