Violet Blocker

Violet Huff Blocker was born in Caldwell County, TX. on January 7th, 1923. The oldest of three children to Janie Huff and Alton Huff, Sr. She attended Caldwell County schools and worked several different jobs to help support her family. In 1940 a daughter was born, Raynell Teague Henry. It was during this time she confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Lockhart, TX. where she served on the usher board and was a faithful member until she moved her family to San Antonio, TX. She then joined Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where she worked on the usher board. In 1961 a second daughter was born, Tangelia Delain (Blocker) Moore and in 1968 she married L.B. Blocker. He moved his family to Dallas, TX. where he was employed by Ford Motor Corp. They joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. where she was on the board when her husband became minister. She became a member of the Ministers and Deacons wives committee. In 1973 the Blocker family moved back to San Antonio, TX. They joined Emmanuel Baptist Church where Violet Blocker was a faithful member. She served on the usher board, Ministers & Deacons' wives committee, City wide ushers board, Guadalupe District Association, also she was part of the city wide prayer warriors. A strong woman of faith, she truly was a living testimony. she is going to be missed. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Rev. L.B. Blocker, Mother Janie Spruiell, Dad Alton Huff, Sr., brother Alton Huff, Jr., sister Therialee Huff, two grandchildren Velia Henry and Darnyl Henry, and one great great grand daughter, Jayla Lajoy Burks. She leaves to mourn two daughters. Raynell Henry and Tangelia Delain (Blocker) Moore; son in law Thurman W. Moore, Sr., six grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Good night, Violet, see you in the morning. Dedicated song: A Song for Mama by Boyz II Men