Evelyn Badgley

After 95 years of sharing her love of life, family and friends with everyone she met, Evelyn Badgley passed away on November 19, 2012. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, Babe Badgley; her sister, Irene Brill; her mother, Jennie Buelow Menking and her son-in-law, Terry Hogan.

Left to cherish all the happy memories of her life are her children Carol Williams (Dan), Jennie Hogan and Al Badgley (Crystal); her grandchildren Marc Thomas (Claire), Greg Williams (Andrea), Amanda Jones (Bill), Deron Williams (Diana), Hunter Badgley and Serena Badgley; her great grandchildren Sarah Brereton, Ian Thomas, Eliza Williams, Kiley Williams, Everett Williams, Tanner Williams and Henry Jones; her nieces Beverly Badgley and Lola Putnam (Frank); her nephews Larry Brill (Cindy) and Edward Hulsman (Carol)and her brother-in-law, Niles Brill (Maydell). She was blessed with a large extended family of great nieces and nephews and their children as well as many friends.

Evelyn was born on January 20, 1917 in Fayetteville, Texas and moved to Baytown when she was 9 years old. She married Babe Badgley in 1937, and they began a life together filled with love, family and travel. She was the registrar at Robert E. Lee High school for 39 years and touched the lives of many students during that time. Years after their graduation, former students continued to greet her and share their stories of their years at Lee.

Once they retired, Evelyn and Babe spent their summers at their second home in Haines, Alaska enjoying its beauty and the people that live there. Many friends came to visit, catch and enjoy fresh salmon, halibut and crab. After Babe passed away, she continued to spend her summers there visiting Al and his family. While in Haines, she volunteered at the Sheldon Museum, and she always prepared her famous baked beans for the Haines Fire Department annual Fourth of July barbeque.

She also traveled to many locations around the world. One trip that was very special to her was a tour of South East Asia. She visited Thailand and Burma and saw the area where Babe was stationed during World War II.

Her biggest joy and sense of pride were her family and friends, but she also had many other interests that she pursued for years. At the time of her death she was one of the longest standing members of St. Mark's Methodist church. She was an active member of the Eastern Stars and the Pilot Club of Baytown and held several offices in both organizations. She loved to play bridge, work puzzles and crochet. All of the babies in the family received beautiful crocheted blankets from her.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to her doctors, Dr. Sarti and Dr. Challa for providing excellent and thoughtful medical care for many years. In addition we thank the wonderful staff at Remington Park for their assistance and care over the past years. We also greatly appreciate the staff of Faith Hospice who cared for her during the past few weeks.

Visitation will be held at Navarre Funeral Home on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Mark's Methodist Church, 3811 North Main Street, Baytown, TX 77521.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX 77521 (281) 422-8111.