Florence Belle Evelt Henry Baca

Biography

Florence Belle Henry Baca was born on April 26, 1929, in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Her parents were Charles Scroggin Monroe and Mary Evelyn Bowles.

Florence married Harry Klein Evelt, Jr on November 2, 1946, in Galveston, Galveston County, TX, United States. A daughter was born July 14, 1947, she was adopted by Dr. James Warren Henry, whose birth record changed with his surname after the 1950 Census.

Florence married Dr. James Warren Henry, II on November 22, 1950, in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA. Together they had the following children:

Lynda Gayle Evelt Henry;
James Warren Henry, III;
Michael Louis Henry.

Florence married Gilbert Victor Baca on November 15, 1979, in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

She died on December 26, 2019, in Fayetteville, Fayette, Texas, USA, and was buried in Fayetteville, Fayette County, Texas, United States of America.

Florence was born in Houston on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Mary Evelyn (Bowles) and Charles Scroggins Monroe.

Florence graduated from Incarnate Word Academy Catholic School in Houston. She married Dr. James W. Henry, Jr. on November 22, 1950, in Galveston, Texas, They were blessed with three children: Lynda Gale Henry, James W. Henry, III, and Michael Louis Henry. While raising her children, Florence served as PTA President. She became an active member of the Woman’s Republican Party and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Florence also served as a member of the Women’s Medical Axillary.

Florence married to Gilbert “Gil” V. Baca on November 12, 1979. They moved to Fayetteville, Texas, and shared a wonderful life until he died in 2008. There was nothing she loved more than joining her husband, Gil Baca on stage. She was known for playing her tambourine, singing Czech songs, and belting her rendition of “Elvira.” Florence truly loved life and never met a stranger. In later years, Gil and Florence traveled around the world. They enjoyed life and their friends who loved them called Florence: “Flo.”

Flo loved entertaining and was considered a gourmet cook by many. She would never use a recipe, but would instead cook by taste~ which was a real talent. It gave her great joy to be able to share her home-cooked food with her friends and family. Florence especially loved her Fayetteville community. She treasured the good times and good memories spent there.

She is survived by her son, Michael Henry of Houston, TX; daughter, Lynda Cushing, and husband, Stephen of Fayetteville, TX; grandson, Jeffery Kouba of Brooklyn, NY; granddaughter, Alison Boeke and husband, Brandon of Seattle, WA; great-grandson, Max Boeke; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. All that have been mentioned loved her tremendously and touched her life deeply.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert “Gil” Baca; son, James W. Henry, III; two sisters: Dorothy Mae (Monroe) Earthman and Carolyn Monroe; and brother, Charles Monroe.

The family would like to thank all who loved and visited Flo during her illness. A special heartfelt thanks to those who gave her the gift of music and helped lift her spirit: Kay Martin, Teresa Ross, Harlan Kubos, Michael Stroup, Alvin Minarcek, Joe Dybala, and Diane Allen. Sincere thanks to Clovis Heimsath for his visits and paintings of God’s creatures.

Our gratitude extends to Hospice of Brazos Valley for their love and compassion during this difficult time. We are grateful to Dr. Borgstedte, Amanda, Taneisha, and Christina for always being there. Finally, thank you to Schulenburg Regency for taking such good care of mom in her final days.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Burial will follow at Fayetteville City Cemetery in Fayetteville.
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Married 1) Dr. James Warren Henry
Marriage Date22 Nov 22, 1950
Divorce Date Mar 29, 1979
Five Children born of this marriage
Linda Gayle Henry, James Warren Henry III, Michael Louis Henry, and Deborah Henry.

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Florence-B.-Baca-107951128

She married 2) Gilbert Victor Baca 15 Nov 15, 1979 no children.

Hello Skip,
Thank you for maintaining, taking the photos and setting up my ancestors FAG's - Florence was married to my first cousin, she divorced him in 1979 and remarried Mr. Gilbert Baca-

Her son James Warren Henry III is buried at Fayetteville City Cemetery as well. You manage him too, he is https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176343619/james-warren-henry
I believe we can get get this family merged.
Thank you,
Suzan
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