OKLAHOMA CITY
Henderson, Mildred F.: 91, died Jan. 24. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Mustang Cemetery (Bill Merritt, Bethany).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, January 31, 2021, Page A14.
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Mildred Faye Gorrell Henderson, was born December 24, 1929 in Athens, TX. She grew up with 4 siblings. At the age of 15 she married the love of her life, JD Gorrell in 1944, a short year later they welcomed a son, Larry Gorrell, and nine years later a daughter, Cynthia Gorrell. While JD worked in the oil-field industry around the globe from Alaska to Malaysia, Mildred was a homemaker extraordinaire. Once settling down to the plains of Oklahoma, she found a career as a Membership Coordinator for Weight Watchers, traveling the state setting up & organizing new meetings. She inspired others to take control of their health through weight watchers. JD & Mildred welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world. After JD lost his battle with emphysema, she enjoyed her little dog, Precious, her flower garden and friends. Years later, she reunited with a friend and later married her late husband of 23 yrs, Donald Henderson. The enjoyed traveling together, meeting new friends both local and abroad, hosting various clubs and groups at their home. They spent the last 3yrs in Flower Mound, Texas, where they both passed hours apart on January 24, 2021. Mildred enjoyed cooking for others, sewing, crafting, and decorating her home for each holiday, Christmas was her favorite! She was very generous to all giving of herself, time, talents, and resources. We are grateful for the many years we had her with us and we are grateful today she walks in glory with our Savior! She was preceded in death by her mother, Flore Dover; father, John Frentress; brothers, Johnny and Verdie Frentress; sister, Loyce; spouses, JD Gorrell and Don Henderson; and son, Larry Gorrell. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Tyson and her daughter Cathy Holt; daughter, Cynthia Gorrell; grandchildren, Stacy & Rick Johnson, their children Blake & Kyle Johnson, Heather & Monte Kelley, their children; Corbin & Taryn Kelley; Summer & Jerrod Clements, their daughter Rylee Clements; Benjamin & Kyleigh Gorrell, their daughter Rilyn Gorrell; and Brad Kelley; Her blended family including two daughters, Kay & Jim Duncan, Carolyn & Buzz Vaughn, and their 7 children and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm Monday at Mustang Cemetery. Under the care of Bill Merritt Funeral Service.
Henderson, Mildred F.: 91, died Jan. 24. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Mustang Cemetery (Bill Merritt, Bethany).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, January 31, 2021, Page A14.
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Mildred Faye Gorrell Henderson, was born December 24, 1929 in Athens, TX. She grew up with 4 siblings. At the age of 15 she married the love of her life, JD Gorrell in 1944, a short year later they welcomed a son, Larry Gorrell, and nine years later a daughter, Cynthia Gorrell. While JD worked in the oil-field industry around the globe from Alaska to Malaysia, Mildred was a homemaker extraordinaire. Once settling down to the plains of Oklahoma, she found a career as a Membership Coordinator for Weight Watchers, traveling the state setting up & organizing new meetings. She inspired others to take control of their health through weight watchers. JD & Mildred welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world. After JD lost his battle with emphysema, she enjoyed her little dog, Precious, her flower garden and friends. Years later, she reunited with a friend and later married her late husband of 23 yrs, Donald Henderson. The enjoyed traveling together, meeting new friends both local and abroad, hosting various clubs and groups at their home. They spent the last 3yrs in Flower Mound, Texas, where they both passed hours apart on January 24, 2021. Mildred enjoyed cooking for others, sewing, crafting, and decorating her home for each holiday, Christmas was her favorite! She was very generous to all giving of herself, time, talents, and resources. We are grateful for the many years we had her with us and we are grateful today she walks in glory with our Savior! She was preceded in death by her mother, Flore Dover; father, John Frentress; brothers, Johnny and Verdie Frentress; sister, Loyce; spouses, JD Gorrell and Don Henderson; and son, Larry Gorrell. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Tyson and her daughter Cathy Holt; daughter, Cynthia Gorrell; grandchildren, Stacy & Rick Johnson, their children Blake & Kyle Johnson, Heather & Monte Kelley, their children; Corbin & Taryn Kelley; Summer & Jerrod Clements, their daughter Rylee Clements; Benjamin & Kyleigh Gorrell, their daughter Rilyn Gorrell; and Brad Kelley; Her blended family including two daughters, Kay & Jim Duncan, Carolyn & Buzz Vaughn, and their 7 children and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm Monday at Mustang Cemetery. Under the care of Bill Merritt Funeral Service.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Henderson, Mildred F.: 91, died Jan. 24. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Mustang Cemetery (Bill Merritt, Bethany).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, January 31, 2021, Page A14.
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Mildred Faye Gorrell Henderson, was born December 24, 1929 in Athens, TX. She grew up with 4 siblings. At the age of 15 she married the love of her life, JD Gorrell in 1944, a short year later they welcomed a son, Larry Gorrell, and nine years later a daughter, Cynthia Gorrell. While JD worked in the oil-field industry around the globe from Alaska to Malaysia, Mildred was a homemaker extraordinaire. Once settling down to the plains of Oklahoma, she found a career as a Membership Coordinator for Weight Watchers, traveling the state setting up & organizing new meetings. She inspired others to take control of their health through weight watchers. JD & Mildred welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world. After JD lost his battle with emphysema, she enjoyed her little dog, Precious, her flower garden and friends. Years later, she reunited with a friend and later married her late husband of 23 yrs, Donald Henderson. The enjoyed traveling together, meeting new friends both local and abroad, hosting various clubs and groups at their home. They spent the last 3yrs in Flower Mound, Texas, where they both passed hours apart on January 24, 2021. Mildred enjoyed cooking for others, sewing, crafting, and decorating her home for each holiday, Christmas was her favorite! She was very generous to all giving of herself, time, talents, and resources. We are grateful for the many years we had her with us and we are grateful today she walks in glory with our Savior! She was preceded in death by her mother, Flore Dover; father, John Frentress; brothers, Johnny and Verdie Frentress; sister, Loyce; spouses, JD Gorrell and Don Henderson; and son, Larry Gorrell. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Tyson and her daughter Cathy Holt; daughter, Cynthia Gorrell; grandchildren, Stacy & Rick Johnson, their children Blake & Kyle Johnson, Heather & Monte Kelley, their children; Corbin & Taryn Kelley; Summer & Jerrod Clements, their daughter Rylee Clements; Benjamin & Kyleigh Gorrell, their daughter Rilyn Gorrell; and Brad Kelley; Her blended family including two daughters, Kay & Jim Duncan, Carolyn & Buzz Vaughn, and their 7 children and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm Monday at Mustang Cemetery. Under the care of Bill Merritt Funeral Service.
Henderson, Mildred F.: 91, died Jan. 24. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Mustang Cemetery (Bill Merritt, Bethany).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, January 31, 2021, Page A14.
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Mildred Faye Gorrell Henderson, was born December 24, 1929 in Athens, TX. She grew up with 4 siblings. At the age of 15 she married the love of her life, JD Gorrell in 1944, a short year later they welcomed a son, Larry Gorrell, and nine years later a daughter, Cynthia Gorrell. While JD worked in the oil-field industry around the globe from Alaska to Malaysia, Mildred was a homemaker extraordinaire. Once settling down to the plains of Oklahoma, she found a career as a Membership Coordinator for Weight Watchers, traveling the state setting up & organizing new meetings. She inspired others to take control of their health through weight watchers. JD & Mildred welcomed 5 grandchildren into the world. After JD lost his battle with emphysema, she enjoyed her little dog, Precious, her flower garden and friends. Years later, she reunited with a friend and later married her late husband of 23 yrs, Donald Henderson. The enjoyed traveling together, meeting new friends both local and abroad, hosting various clubs and groups at their home. They spent the last 3yrs in Flower Mound, Texas, where they both passed hours apart on January 24, 2021. Mildred enjoyed cooking for others, sewing, crafting, and decorating her home for each holiday, Christmas was her favorite! She was very generous to all giving of herself, time, talents, and resources. We are grateful for the many years we had her with us and we are grateful today she walks in glory with our Savior! She was preceded in death by her mother, Flore Dover; father, John Frentress; brothers, Johnny and Verdie Frentress; sister, Loyce; spouses, JD Gorrell and Don Henderson; and son, Larry Gorrell. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Tyson and her daughter Cathy Holt; daughter, Cynthia Gorrell; grandchildren, Stacy & Rick Johnson, their children Blake & Kyle Johnson, Heather & Monte Kelley, their children; Corbin & Taryn Kelley; Summer & Jerrod Clements, their daughter Rylee Clements; Benjamin & Kyleigh Gorrell, their daughter Rilyn Gorrell; and Brad Kelley; Her blended family including two daughters, Kay & Jim Duncan, Carolyn & Buzz Vaughn, and their 7 children and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm Monday at Mustang Cemetery. Under the care of Bill Merritt Funeral Service.
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