Mildred Elizabeth Henson Evans

Mildred Elizabeth Henson Evans passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a native of Isola, MS, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Mildred completed high school in only three years. Following graduation, she went to work at a phone company as an operator. Shortly after the Korean Conflict, she married the love of her life, James. They moved to Baton Rouge where she raised their family. She retired as the manager for Parker Mead Real Estate after over 20 years of service. Mildred enjoyed sewing, playing the piano, and spending time with friends at the Sherwood Forest Country Club. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Diane Gaffney (Steve); grandchildren, Jonathan Gaffney (Jordan), Austin Gaffney (Melissa), Nicholas Ysidron (Bridget), and Cameron Ysidron (Emily); great-grandchildren, Gavin, June, Gabriel, Myles, and Lily Gaffney, and James Oliver Ysidron; brother, Paul Henson; son-in-law, David Furlow; special friend of the family, Earline Lee; and a host of other family members. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, James H. Evans; daughter, Patricia Lynn Furlow; great-grandson, Luke Wood Gaffney; parents, Ralph and Mamie Henson; and sisters, Alice Johnson and Sylvia Burns. Visitation will be at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, on March 28, 2025, from 9am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com