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
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
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
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Sorry to hear about your mom. I will be praying for your family
Bill & Jodi Elam
Saturday, January 13, 2024
We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Margaret Mason
Saturday, January 13, 2024
My love and prayers are with this family who have given so much to us.
Barney and Debbie Crawford
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
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
Friday, January 12, 2024
Our sincere sympathy to the Henderson Family.
Beverly Horton
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
Friday, January 12, 2024
I’m so sorry, praying for Bessie’s family!??????
Patricia L Turner
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Julia, I am so very sorry. Praying for you and your family..
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Maggie Pettit
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Jimmie, so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers
Tonya Strain
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Bill R Willett
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
a great person makes for a great family, and she did.
Linda Rhein
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
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the family:
Margie Bodenhamer
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
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
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
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
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
Monday, January 8, 2024
My prayers for the family. Bessie was a wonderful lady.
Garnet Roam
Monday, January 8, 2024
Praying Our Father’s comfort over you and your family.
Martha White Lee
Monday, January 8, 2024
I have known her for most of my life. She was an extremely caring Friend of mine.