YOAKUM: Emma M. Lee, 87, passed away on October 23, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1938, in San Antonio, TX, to George Clarence Henderson and Cora B. (Mooney) Henderson.
She was a homemaker and in her earlier years she worked for the telephone company in Los Angeles, CA. Emma was known for her beautiful smile and enjoyed the music of Tom Jones and Johnny Mathis. She was quite the dancer and was a ballerina for several years. Her love of music included attending the opera. Emma also played softball and was known as “Shot-Gun Henderson”, for her ability to throw the ball. Emma will be missed terribly by those who knew and loved her.
Survivors are her son, Keith Lee (Karetta) of Yoakum and the state of Florida; daughter, Judy Lee of Yoakum; grandchildren Sable Lee, Lamar Lee and Onell Lee; five great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee; her parents; and eight siblings—Jim Henderson, Meryl Glascow, George Henderson, Gordon Henderson, Fred Henderson, Frank Henderson, Blanche Gant, and Carl Henderson.
Funeral Service to be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, on November 5, 2025, at 2 p.m., where she will be laid to rest with her late husband, Roger Lee.