Shirley Juanita Henderson, 91, Passes Away in Bogata

Longtime resident and community member remembered for her faith and family

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Shirley Juanita Henderson, a 91-year-old resident of Bogata, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Henderson was an active member of First Baptist Church Bogata and, along with her late husband Roy, owned and operated a local concrete business. Services are scheduled for March 12th at the church.

Why it matters

Shirley Juanita Henderson was a pillar of the Bogata community, known for her faith, family values, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her passing marks the end of an era for the small Texas town as it honors one of its most beloved longtime residents.

The details

Henderson graduated from beauty school and then helped run the family concrete business with her husband Roy. After moving to Bogata, they owned and operated Henderson Concrete. Shirley was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church Bogata, the church she and Roy helped build. In retirement, the couple was involved with the Texas Baptist Men.

  • Shirley Juanita Henderson passed away on March 7, 2026.
  • Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Shirley Juanita Henderson

A 91-year-old resident of Bogata, Texas who passed away on March 7, 2026. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Bogata and, along with her late husband Roy, owned and operated a local concrete business.

Roy Earl Henderson

Shirley's husband of 70 years, who passed away on October 9, 2024. Together, they owned and operated Henderson Concrete in Bogata.

First Baptist Church Bogata

The church that Shirley and Roy Henderson were active members of, and which they helped build.

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The takeaway

Shirley Juanita Henderson's life exemplified the values of faith, family, and community that have long defined small-town Texas. Her passing is a loss felt deeply by the Bogata community she served and supported for over nine decades.