Victoria Lee Hendrix Eme

Victoria (Vicky) Hendrix, known for her humorous personality and dedication to family, left us on August 24, 2024, Nolanville. Born on January 4, 1972 in San Antonio, Victoria dedicated her life to the joys of parenting and being an aunt. She is survived by her daughter, Elena Soto, her father, Kenneth Hendrix (Ann), her brothers, Ian Hendrix (Juana) and Johnathan Hendrix, nephew, Sebastian Hendrix, niece, Melanie Hendrix, Elena’s father, Edwin Soto (Stephanie). She was predeceased in death by her mother, Joyce Bolado Hendrix. Victoria was an alumnus of Temple High School 1990. Eager to begin her life, she got an apartment and began studies at Mary Harden Baylor. Victoria loved music. Her contribution to music was in the percussion section of Rudder Middle School. Victoria loved all kinds of music, from Duran Duran to Toby Keith. As her daddy's girl, Victoria loved history. She combined her passions for music and history by becoming enthralled with the life stories of Elvis and Judy Garland. Before one visit with her father, Victoria watched a documentary about a historical soccer game. She took copious notes so she could discuss soccer intelligently with her dad. Elena asked, “You're studying for lunch with your dad?” Elena found it cute and an example of how much Victoria loved her father. Victoria’s joy was magnified each time she worked with children as a nanny, childcare worker, as Aunt Vicky, and most of all as a mother to Elena. Because she was a decade older than her brothers, she assumed some responsibility for them at a young age. Vicky’s daughter, Elena, was born two months premature with lungs that were not fully developed. While Elena was in the NICU for 11 days, Vicky visited her every day. Near the end of the NICU stay, Vicky told Elena, “You get better because I want to take you home!” Victoria was a strong woman who expected Elena from birth to power through. There are many stories about Victoria as a precocious child. When she was four in Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania, she loved a Halloween party with the “refunudgies” refugees from Viet Nam. She was later banned from the officer’s bar after too many Shirley Temples bought by the admirers who were entertained by her stories. In fatigues and boots she went to reserve duty with her father. When twelve, her grandmother Bolado allowed to help drive the car sitting on her lap. In middle school, Vicky decided to change her name to Vycki, the spelling short-lived. Victoria had a great love for animals. Her first cat, Bootsie-One, followed her home from her Leon Valley Elementary School. Vicky’s paw children included Sammy who still begs for attention, Trixie, Chelsea. The memorial service will be held September 28, 2024, 4:00 p.m., at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 1410 S. 2nd St, Killeen, TX. In remembrance of Victoria, you may make a donation to The State of Texas Kidney Foundation, 401 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 375, San Antonio, TX 78258. Phone: (210) 510-4199 E-mail: info@txkidney.org. In lieu of flowers a donation to the kidney foundation in Victoria’s honor would be appreciated. Victoria’s mother died from renal failure and Victoria was facing dialysis. Victoria’s humor, strength, and love of family will forever reside in our hearts. Thank you for attending her service and for your love.

Victoria Lee Hendrix Eme

January 4, 1972 - August 24, 2024