Eva Gloria Hernandez

Her vibrant personality, infectious laughter, sharp wit, adoration for all children will be missed by her family and friends.

Eva was born August 1, 1935, in Culebra, P.R. to Jesus and Fransisca (Monet) Sanes. She grew up in the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands where she married her best friend Juan Jose Hernandez.

Eva was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend who raised six biological children; however…she was a mom to many. Her children often share stories and have said “most people would bring home stray cats and dogs; our mom brought home homeless children and gave them a safe and nurturing place to call home until they could be reunited with their own loved ones”.

There are people from as far as Africa who will miss “Mum” and her contagious laughter. If you asked her friends and family what they would miss most about Eva they would most likely say “I will miss her singing the most, Eva sang all the time”.

Because of her love for humanity she wore her heart on her sleeve and shared it with everyone.

She and her husband (Juan) most recently attended For Whosoever Will Church in Killeen where Eva was a Greeter and was actively involved with fundraising to build the new church.

The family will greet friends at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home at 1615 Fort Hood Street, Killeen, from 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 10.

The celebration of Eva’s life will be held Tuesday, September 11 at 10 a.m. at Grace Christian Center, 1401 E. Elms Road, Killeen, with Bishop David Shavers, Pastor Richard Harbour and Minister Mitzie Gibson (Eva’s Best Friend of 40 + years) officiating.

The family is inviting friends to an additional viewing and visitation at the church from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Only immediate family will have final visitation prior to departing for the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please contact: Project Safe Place, An Emergency Shelter for Children and Teens in Killeen, 254-634-2085.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents Jesus Maria and Francisca Monet-Sanes; brothers; Pete and Orvin Sanes; and sisters Luz Rivera; Annie Carrasquillo; Lola (Bing) Sanes, Angel Diaz, Carmen Diaz, Migel Diaz.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Juan Jose Hernandez, Sr. of Killeen; sons Juan Jose Hernandez, Jr. (Shelly) of Houston; George Hernandez (Ofie) of Flower Mound, Texas; Luis Hernandez (Carla) of Temple; daughters Maria C. Smith (Robert) of San Antonio; Mary Ornstein (Greg) of Houston and Anna Blackburn (Rick) of Houston. Her cherished grandchildren include Juan,III; Joanna; Jonathan; Rusty; Justin (Nicole); Samantha; Emerson; Everett; Kristen Eva Nicole; Cullin J.; Star and Ryker. Three great-grandchildren, Juan, IV; Carly and Meredith. Sisters Teresa Espinoza, Fe Feliciano, Esther Romero, Esperanza Sanes, Rafaela Sanes, Provencia Evans, Brenda Sanes; Brothers Howard Penn and Mike Sanes and numerous nieces and nephews.

There are many wonderful sounds in this world...

My two favorites are:

The sound of children laughing,

and

hearing my children call me mom....

Cell: 214-293-2229