Vera Doris Hencke

Vera Doris Hood Hencke left this world for her heavenly home, Friday, March 22, 2013 at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 22 days. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on June 28, 1923 to Henry and Vera Dove Hood. The family will receive friends at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd. in Baytown, on Sunday, March 24 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The service will be held Monday, March 25, 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 400 E. Wallisville Rd., Highlands, TX. Burial will follow at Sterling White Cemetery. Bringing the message will be her pastor, Br. Beau Rosser.

Serving as pall bearers will be her grandsons: Wayne Brockinton, Ryan Hencke, Chad Hencke, Jeremiah Hencke, Micah Hencke, and Jared Hencke.

Honorary pall bearers will be her grandsons-in-law: Chris Baker, Bryan Duncan, and Josh Sons.

Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, John, her parents, sister, Shirley Lykes, brother-in-law Frank Hencke, and her great-grandsons, Nathan and Zachary Brockinton.

She is survived by her children Patricia (Howard) Brockinton, Jack (Irene) Hencke , Sally Hencke, & James (Robin) Hencke .

Her grandchildren:

Wayne (Jodie) Brockinton, Lee (Robyn) Brockinton, Ryan (Kristi) Hencke, Chad (Beth) Hencke, Magon Kochevar, Heidi (Brian)Duncan, Hilde (Chris) Baker, Hannah (Josh) Sons, Jeremiah, Micah, and Jared Hencke.

Her great-grand children:

Kayla, Kolton, and Karli Hencke; Tyler & Ryan Brockinton, Joshua, Tori, & Erika Brockinton; Jaydon, Talynn, & Makalyn Kochevar; Hillary, Coby, & Hallie Mae Baker; Cody and Taryn Duncan; Kaymen, & Kullan Hencke; Colby & Connor Sons.

She is also survived by her sister Jane Carew, brothers Henry Ed (Bonnie) Hood & Dean (Bea) Hood, & her sister-in-law Evelyn Hencke & brother-in-law Philip Lykes and many nieces & nephews.

Doris grew up in Katy, Tx and graduated from Katy High in 1941. She moved to New York City after graduation to live with her sister where she met her future husband, John, on a blind date on Labor Day. They were married on March 3, 1944 2 ½ days before he was sent to the Philippines during WWII. He returned in 1946 and they made a trip back to New York to see his mother. They settled in Goose Creek and later moved to Highlands. Happily married for 62 years they left a legacy for their children. Marriage for them was 100% not 50/50. They were always holding hands, loving each other, setting an example for everyone to follow.

Doris was an active member of Second Baptist Church where she was WMU director for over 30 years. Her heart was missions. She also sang in the church choir in her younger years and taught many different Sunday School classes from the youngest children to the oldest ladies class.

For about 15 years she sold Avon and made many lasting friendships.

She was and artist. In her 60's she started taking art lessons and studied under Peggy Tieman.

She also helped her husband, John, in their photography business. Her job was tinting black and white portraits and assisting him at weddings.

Besides painting, she loved to travel, read, sew & cook, but most of all she loved to be with her large family. Her life will live on through her art work and the example she left with her family. They are her testimony of what God can do when one allows Him to live through you. Well done!

In place of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, 400 E Wallisville, Highlands, Tx. 77562.