Evelyn D. Henderson

Evelyn D. Henderson was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and was born in Beaumont, Tx on June 12, 1925. She died peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was a retired teacher from East Baton Rouge School System. She was devoted to her family and church. She was a lector at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a member of the Knights Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Court #12. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Alexander DeCoux and Pearl Nero DeCoux; husband of 37 years, James Henderson, III; brothers, Clyde, Marvin, Martin, James, Leroy, and Alexander, Jr. DeCoux; and sisters, Mary Louise D. Boudreaux, Antoinette D. Smith, Alma D. Duncan, May Rose D. Rhodes, and Nova D. Wedge. She is survived by her sons; Alvin, Michael, and Donald Henderson; two sisters, Hilda D. Gardere and Ophelia D. Dauphin; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral service will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 beginning at 9 am. Interment will follow at Green Oaks Memorial Park with repass immediately following at Green Oaks Reception Hall. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.