of West Memphis, AR
November 19, 1935 - December 29, 2025
Henrietta S. Forbus, 90, died on Monday, December 29th, 2025, at her home in West Memphis, AR. She was born on November 19th, 1935, in Bassett, AR to Lawerence and Bessie Straver.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Freeman Forbus, her daughter, Sherry Elizabeth Forbus Prager, and four siblings: Margaret Belle, Billy Rhea, Tommy Rex, and Mary Ellen.
She is survived by one brother, Jerry Lynn Straver; one daughter, Katie Forbus Jackson (Jerry); one son, Rick Forbus (Jackie); three granddaughters, Amber Mouser (Larry), Taylor Jackson (Hunter), and Sarah Prager; three grandsons, Samuel Prager(Jessica), Kyle and Eric Jackson; two great-granddaughters, Anna Dries and Ryplee Eoff; six great-grandsons, Easton Jackson and Freeman Eoff, Eli and Jace Jackson, Atlas and Archer Prager; sister-in-law, Nell Hill, brother-in-law Don Foster, and a host of nieces, nephews, other loved ones.
Henrietta was a devoted homemaker and the heart of her family, caring deeply for all generations and raising each of us with endless love. She was a devoted Girl Scout leader for 50 years and carried that same spirit of service and curiosity throughout her life. An avid traveler, she enjoyed collecting clocks, bells, and meaningful trinkets from loved ones around the world, each representing a special connection.
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8 Condolence(s)
Teresa West
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
May God be with each of you! Her spirit will shine through in each of you. You will look around and feel her presence. She taught each of you to be strong. Stand up for what you believed and never quit. She was a true leader and mentor. She did not only talk that talk but she walked that walk. My Beautiful Aunt Hen will be greatly missed. I love you all! As she would say Family is everything!
Connie mitchell
Saturday, January 3, 2026
So sorry for your loss !! Praying for y’all
Colleen Vega
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Katie and Family, I send my condolences for the loss of your mother, Henrietta S. Forbus. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
Amy israelson
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Gran was the best. She loved us all of us kids that came through her house. She never judged me even when everyone else's parents did. I loved her and she will be missed.
Teresa West
Saturday, January 3, 2026
My Aunt Hen! She had that auburn red hair. Her temperament was calm but it fired up the entergy to get things going and make things happen. She loved hard. She smiled big. Her heart was very warm and loving and all that knew her knew that love. She was one of a kind. One thing is for sure she was my Aunt Hen. Oh the conversations she and I had. If you asked her advise she gave it to you honestly. You might not want to hear it but there it was. One thing she had was loyalty to her family, strong love for her husband whom she missed so dearly. I know my uncle Raymond was standing at the front lines for her as he did for our country. Now both of them will lay to rest in the veterans cemetery with honor. My sister cuz I send my love. My heart is with you, Ricky and the entire family. Always know she is in you and you will always know she is all around.
CATHERINE BLINKA
Saturday, January 3, 2026
SENDING PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY REST IN PEACE AUNTIE LOVE YOU ❤️
Judy Flowers
Saturday, January 3, 2026
I loved Aunt Henrietta, so much and going to miss her deeply. 😢🌹
Connie Thomas
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Rest In peace