Bebe Henson
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
11:00 a.m. Rain or Shine – Downtown Gilmer, TX
Bebe Henson
Bebe Jo (Smith) Henson is this year’s Grand Marshall of the 88th East Texas Yamboree Queen’s Parade. Bebe is a native of East Texas and has lived here all her life except for several years living in the Dallas area. She married Larry N. Henson in 1969, and they recently celebrated their 56th anniversary. From this union, Bebe and Larry were blessed with four children, fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Bebe and the Henson family have a deep-rooted love and memories of the Yamboree. Bebe has four granddaughters, Stephanie Henson Bunn, Savanna Finch-Henson Brenner, Hannah Jean Henson and Katie Ella Henson who are all past Yamboree Queens. Throughout the years Bebe’s grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have taken part in past Yamboree coronations and activities.
For the past several years Bebe has been a managing member of several Henson family businesses ventures. She has recently retired from her business duties. Her future plans are to live a quiet relaxing life and enjoy her retirement and family.