Jean Henderson

(Thelma) Jean Henderson passed away in her home and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 07, 2010. She was strong and brave through a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Jean was born March 16, 1939 in Georgetown, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles William Stewart and Mary Emma Moore Stewart. She married Stuart Henderson, Jr. on January 29, 1960. Jean & Stuart celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. They raised three children on their farm near Tappan Lake. Their marriage grew strong through the years of happiness and remained strong. The trials that life brings made them hold each other closer. Their family will always be grateful for their example of love. Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family. Along with this life-long devotion, she was able to do many things she loved. She operated a successful jewelry business known as Jean�s Jewels. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, Scio Civic Club, and Harrison County Democratic Women. She was active with shopping trips and traveled the world with friends and family. She loved to read, embroider, quilt, play bingo, and entertain. She especially loved hosting and entertaining company at her restored log cabin near Tappan Lake. Most of all she loved having her family close. During the last few months of her life, she found comfort and joy in constant attendance of family and friends in the home. Many evenings found Jean, Stuart, their children & grandchildren enjoying family time with dinners provided by family and friends. Jean is survived by her husband Stuart and children Vickey (Dave) Chrisman, Mike Henderson, and Peggy Henderson. Grandchildren Megan Thomas Fischer, Kayla (Josh) Daniel, Jacquelyn Knight, Marcus Henderson, and Brett Knight, who will miss her greatly. Four great-grandchildren include Emma and Annabelle Fischer, and Noele and Elsie Daniel. Three step-grandchildren Dirk (Danielle), Damien (Wendy), and Davey (Cody) Chrisman along with step-great-grandchildren Corey, Drew, Alex, Devon, Drake, Davis, & Brody. Her sister Vivian (Ray) Zeyer and brother Ed (Judy) Stewart complete her immediate family. Also included are sisters-in-law Barb (Jerry) Besozzi and Marsha Henderson, and brother-in-law Bill Henderson. Jean will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was a shining star in our lives. Her zest for life and love of family and friends will be remembered always. Calling hours will be 2-5 and 6-9, Wednesday at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz, Ohio and Thursday from Noon until time of funeral service 1:00 p.m.at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Route 250, Tappan Lake. The family will receive guests after the funeral at the Scio Fire Hall. Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, the Hospice of your choice, or Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Monday, January 1, 1753 12:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States

Service

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States

Service

Thursday, June 10, 2010 1:00 PM
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
U.S. 250 West Cadiz 43907, United States