Sadie Henson

Sadie Katherine Henson 97 of Dupo, IL., Born December 16, 1910 in Fountain, IL., Died Wednesday May 28, 2008 at her residence. Sadie lived in Dupo, IL. for 75 years. Sadie was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL., the quilter’s group, women’s guild, bible study, & the home extension. She was a licensed practical nurse until retirement in 1975. She was very proud to have been the Grand Marshall of the Centennial Parade in Dupo in 2007. Sadie was preceded in death by her husband whom she married June 10, 1934: John D. Henson, her parents: Theodor & Louisa, nee Ludwig, Schellhardt, her brothers & sisters: Jake Schellhardt, Oscar Schellhardt, Emil Schellhardt, Otto Schellhardt, Elnore Leister, Fredia Muehlhauser, & Annie Rusterberg. Sadie is survived by her children: J. Donald (Marlyn) Henson Sr. of Columbia, IL., David T. (Carol) Henson of Mt. Vernon, IL., & Robert L. (Joyce Ann) Henson of Columbia, IL., her grandchildren: Dr. DeeAnn Stroop, J.D. Henson Jr. Ltc. AF., Karri Mize, Rev. Mike Henson, Suzanne Teske, Wendy Hedin, Janelle Moore, Julie Nelson, & Ryan Henson, she is also survived by 20 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL. Funeral Service will be on Saturday May 31, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL with Rev. Kim Kelly, officiating. Local funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:00am from the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pine Long, GA with Rev. George Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Henson will lie in state at the church on Monday from 9:00am until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at the church during this time. Online condolences may be expressed and the guestbook signed at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Family owned and operated Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home is conducting the local funeral services for Sadie Katherine Henson, of Dupo. IL.

Sadie Henson

December 16, 1910 - May 28, 2008