Bessie Henderson

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Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
Saturday, January 13, 2024
6-8:00pm
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Roller Funeral Home
Hwy 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Sunday, January 14, 2024
2:00pm
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Baxter Memorial Gardens
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653

Bessie Henderson

of Mountain Home, AR

January 7, 2024

Mrs. Bessie Henderson, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Mountain Home. She was born on August 30, 1939 in Buffalo City, Arkansas to Marshall and Ivon (Duggins) Knight. She married T.J. Henderson on December 31, 1959. She was a member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ, a 20-year para-teacher retiree of the Mountain Home School District and a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting a variety of things, making jellies, embroidering and was well known for her homestyle cooking. She loved her grandchildren and family.

Bessie is survived by 2 sons, Wesley Henderson (Lesa) and Alan Henderson (Tina); 1 daughter, Julia Gist (Mike); 6 grandchildren, Emma Barnett (Zach), Claire Bradberry (Hayden), Will Henderson (Sidney) and Gabe (fiancé, Olivia), Ben, and Nathan Henderson; 2 great-grandchildren, Opal Henderson and Elle Barnett; 1 brother, Jimmie Knight (Carol Sue); 1 sister, Nancy Crawford (Joey); 3 sisters-in-law, Marvine Hallman (Jerry), Dorothy Henderson and Judy Knight and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and many other dearly loved family members.

A visitation will be held between 6-8:00pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home with interment to follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.

 
 
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29 Condolence(s)
Alice Baker
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, January 27, 2024

I did not know until this week that Bessie had passed. My prayers are with the family.
Bessie was a joy to work with. She had a sweet smile, but the students knew she was serious about them learning.
She loved the Lord and her family, and she will be missed.

Tina Killian
Mountain Home, AR
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Sunday, January 14, 2024

She was so kind and gracious! I love her and her family. I pray God's eternal promise comforts you in the days to come.

Tim Hicks
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, January 14, 2024

Sorry to hear about your mom. I will be praying for your family

Bill & Jodi Elam
Yellville, AR
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Saturday, January 13, 2024

We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.

Margaret Mason
Jordan, AR
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Saturday, January 13, 2024

My love and prayers are with this family who have given so much to us.

Barney and Debbie Crawford
Strafford, MO
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Saturday, January 13, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Bessie was a sweet lady and we are glad to have known her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Patty Pitchford Fletcher
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
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Saturday, January 13, 2024

Our sympathy to the family.

Pitchford family at Buford


Richard Pitchford, Glen Pitchford and Patty Pitchford Fletcher.

John and Donna Prysock
Searcy, AR
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Friday, January 12, 2024

Our sincere sympathy to the Henderson Family.

Beverly Horton
Mtn Home, AR
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Friday, January 12, 2024

So very sorry for your loss.
Known this family all my life.

Prayers are with you Julia, Wes and Alan.
Thought the world of Bessie and T J.
Beverly Bryant Horton

Jo Treat Rainey
Mountain Hoy, AR
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Friday, January 12, 2024

I’m so sorry, praying for Bessie’s family!

Patricia L Turner
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Mike and I will keep you, Julia, Wes & Alan and your family, in our thoughts. So sorry for the loss of your mom, you have our sympathy. My dad thought very highly of your mom & dad. Please take comfort in knowing so many people care.

Darrel and Margaret Stafford
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

We are so sorry, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time; Bessie was a longtime fiend of our families.

Mike and Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest and heartfelt sypathy at this time.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller

George Truell
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Julia, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and so grateful to have been able to meet and visit with her at your event last year. What a delightful lady and what a life well-lived.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Dewey Strong
Gainesville, MO
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Julia, I am so very sorry. Praying for you and your family..

Paula Roddy
Mtn.Home, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy

Maggie Pettit
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Jimmie, so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers

Tonya Strain
Clarkridge, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.

Bill R Willett
Mountain Home, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

a great person makes for a great family, and she did.

Linda Rhein
Mountain Home, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Thoughts and prayers for family. May God comfort all with His blessings. Bessie was a special lady. She always reflected God's love for others.

Lois Hopper
Springdale, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

My deepest sympathy to the family:

Margie Bodenhamer
Mountain Home, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

So sorry to hear this, Bessie was a beautiful soul. I am praying for all the family for peace and comfort.

Mynnette Reeves
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Julia, Wes and Alan. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady. Lots of child hood memories with all of you in them.
Hugs to all
Mynnette Reeves

Christy Cockrum Pope
Canton, GA
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Julia, I’m so sorry for your loss. May our savior, Jesus bring you peace and comfort in the following days as only he can do.

Vickie & Terry sims
Harrison, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Julia, Wes, Alan and families. We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person.
Vickie & Terry Sims

Velara Crownover Harris
Gassville, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Bessie was a Long Time Friend and School Mate.Lot of Memories of our Teenage Years,along with her Sisters Jessie and Lulu Belle.Love and Prayers to All The Family.Velara

Linda Hicks Manfred
Mtn.Home, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

My prayers for the family. Bessie was a wonderful lady.

Garnet Roam
Gamaliel, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Praying Our Father’s comfort over you and your family.

Martha White Lee
MOUNTAIN HOME,
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Monday, January 8, 2024

I have known her for most of my life. She was an extremely caring Friend of mine.