Eunice Jane Hundley

Eunice Jane Hundley (Henning)

March 24th, 1936 - October 11th, 2024

On October 11th, 2024 Eunice Hundley left this world for Heaven. Eunice is survived by her children, Robert Hundley III, (w. Debbi), Cindy Hundley, and Patrick Hundley, (w. Cheryl), 5 grandchildren - Cody, Chance, Clayton, Courtney, and Caleb Hundley, 11 Great Grandchildren - Bridger, Bowen, Taylor, Shane, Dean, Maddie, Jessie, Hank, Roane, Finnick, and River. She is also survived by her brother, Garold Henning, of Houston, and her nieces, and was preceded in death by her parents, Garold G. and Ada Henning.

Eunice was born in Clinton, Iowa, during the Depression. She moved to Milford, Iowa, when she was young. In 1942 her father entered the Army as a Combat Medic, and Eunice and her family moved to San Antonio, to await Dr. Henning's return from War. In Elementary School Eunice developed a love for writing and drama, and displayed a very creative spirit. Her childhood was full of summer camps, riding horses, 'Brownies' and 'Girl Scouts', and riding her bicycle everywhere. In her teens she attended Alamo Heights High School, where she was a talented Fire Baton Twirler, performing at AHHS football games, 'on fire', in front of large crowds! She was a member of the drama club, was in school plays, the Marching Band, and was a member of the San Antonio Fiesta Royal Court and River Parade. She studied art, taking formal classes and also being tutored by her mother. She and her mother would travel to San Miguel De Allende, Mexico, where Eunice studied Art, falling in love with that city for life.

After high school, Eunice married Robert Hundley, Jr, and as family dairy operations expanded, they moved to Bigfoot, Texas, to manage a 2nd dairy farm. She loved Acting/Drama, but raising children did not allow for that career. Her Art, and the ability to portray the faces of children, cowboys, Indians, mountain men, wildlife, and other figures kept her busy. She studied under a number of accomplished artists through the years, and gave many lessons herself. When the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo began its "Western Art Show", her art was among the first to be shown in the event, and helpful contacts followed. She painted Murals, like the Stagecoach Scene at the Triple 'C' Restaurant in Devine, Texas; a Beachfront Scene for the Intrepid Center in San Antonio; a life-sized ceramic tile mural of Jesus, teaching children, for a Christian School in San Miguel, Mexico, and numerous scenic murals for the Witte Museum and Fiesta, Texas. For years she led Junior Miss Pageant Contestants at Devine High School, helping them choreograph their performances and dances, which she loved. She also loved cheering at her children's sports events, and watching them grow up. She eventually became a well-known Portrait Artist in Texas and across the country. She painted political figures, corporate leaders, lawyers, doctors, pastors and priests, among others. Her art has shown in galleries from San Antonio, Tx to San Miguel De Allende, Mexico; from Phoenix, Az to Santa Fe, N.M.; and in Jackson Hole, Wy, where she and Robert, Jr. moved in 1976. During their years in Jackson Hole, Wy, operating and managing art galleries, a Photo Studio, and a Christian Bookstore, Eunice was involved in the Christian Community, and the friends and Pastors she met and came to love made a huge impact on her life. Always an adventurer, a highlight of hers was a solo trip to Guatemala, with only her backpack, Hershey's kisses for the children, and a camera. She returned after that adventure and held a one-woman art show in a prestigious San Antonio Gallery, to good reviews. Similarly, she travelled the Lewis & Clark Trail during the Expedition's Bicentennial Celebration from Missouri to the West Coast, gathering material for a series of paintings depicting the life of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone girl who helped Lewis & Clark. Eunice was a book Illustrator, writing one children's book herself, illustrating many others, and keeping a love for writing stories all her life. In 1991 she married Jeffrey Roberts, and moved to New Hampshire. While in New Hampshire she operated a gallery at the world-famous Mt. Washington Hotel for three years, and wrote a children's book about a lost Teddy Bear, set at the Hotel. She was very active in her church, and guided many others to a closer relationship with Christ. She was a bright light in many people's lives.

In life, Eunice saw the task of raising her three children and loving her family as more important than her art, making sure they all loved God, and knew Him. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, where she dragged her family, willing or not, every Sunday, to worship and learn about the God who loved them and about His Son who died for them and rose again. She also loved Community Bible Church, in Jackson Hole. Eunice was a sincere follower of Christ, and sprinkled joy, happiness, and creative genius everywhere. Almost never depressed or despondent, and ALWAYS interested in the lives of others, Eunice expressed her love and care through her art, and her portrayal of the emotions and souls of her subjects, often through their eyes, was beautiful. She endured severe pain for years preceding her death, and she refused to allow the pain to steal her joy or change her personality. Eunice was certainly a rare person, and one of a kind! Without her, this world will be a bit darker, a bit less colorful. Heaven has gained a genius. We are sure there are beautiful mansions to decorate with art, portraits of Saints and Angels to create, and of course, little children to be displayed on the walls of Heaven, too. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio, at 404 N. Alamo Street, in the main Sanctuary, on November 14th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with all of her friends and family invited. In lieu of flowers, if you'd like, donate to the Art Department of your local school, your choice. For more information email: law4him@msn.com, or call 830-285-2896 or 210-307-9923. If you have a favorite story, a cherished memory, please send us those and we will try to include them.