Marilyn Ruth Henson, 81, of Pineville, passed away Friday, March 26. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lee Henson and Freddie Ruth Blackwell Henson. She leaves behind sisters, Harriet Henson Campbell (Jess H. Campbell) and Judy Henson Wolf (Joseph L. Wolf) of Pineville, brothers, Dr. James B. Henson, Enterprise, Oregon and John Lee Henson, Jr., Graham, Texas, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and friends.
She was born in Colorado City, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 12. She graduated from Brazosport, High School, Freeport, Texas where she was honored with the Marilyn Henson Award for Most Athletic Woman. The award was given each year thereafter for the most athletic woman in the school. She then graduated from Texas Womens University, Denton, Texas with her Bachelors degree and received her Masters from Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas in 1965.
She taught school at Clear Creek High School, Houston Baptist College, McDonald County High School, and Anderson Junior High School. She was an avid horseman and reader. Her love of horses, athletics, reading, and kids, fueled her life.
A memorial gathering will be held at the United Methodist Church in Pineville from 3-5pm on Saturday, April 3.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Rescue or Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO.
She was born in Colorado City, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 12. She graduated from Brazosport, High School, Freeport, Texas where she was honored with the Marilyn Henson Award for Most Athletic Woman. The award was given each year thereafter for the most athletic woman in the school. She then graduated from Texas Womens University, Denton, Texas with her Bachelors degree and received her Masters from Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas in 1965.
She taught school at Clear Creek High School, Houston Baptist College, McDonald County High School, and Anderson Junior High School. She was an avid horseman and reader. Her love of horses, athletics, reading, and kids, fueled her life.
A memorial gathering will be held at the United Methodist Church in Pineville from 3-5pm on Saturday, April 3.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Rescue or Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO.
Marilyn Ruth Henson, 81, of Pineville, passed away Friday, March 26. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lee Henson and Freddie Ruth Blackwell Henson. She leaves behind sisters, Harriet Henson Campbell (Jess H. Campbell) and Judy Henson Wolf (Joseph L. Wolf) of Pineville, brothers, Dr. James B. Henson, Enterprise, Oregon and John Lee Henson, Jr., Graham, Texas, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and friends.
She was born in Colorado City, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 12. She graduated from Brazosport, High School, Freeport, Texas where she was honored with the Marilyn Henson Award for Most Athletic Woman. The award was given each year thereafter for the most athletic woman in the school. She then graduated from Texas Womens University, Denton, Texas with her Bachelors degree and received her Masters from Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas in 1965.
She taught school at Clear Creek High School, Houston Baptist College, McDonald County High School, and Anderson Junior High School. She was an avid horseman and reader. Her love of horses, athletics, reading, and kids, fueled her life.
A memorial gathering will be held at the United Methodist Church in Pineville from 3-5pm on Saturday, April 3.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Rescue or Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO.
She was born in Colorado City, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 12. She graduated from Brazosport, High School, Freeport, Texas where she was honored with the Marilyn Henson Award for Most Athletic Woman. The award was given each year thereafter for the most athletic woman in the school. She then graduated from Texas Womens University, Denton, Texas with her Bachelors degree and received her Masters from Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas in 1965.
She taught school at Clear Creek High School, Houston Baptist College, McDonald County High School, and Anderson Junior High School. She was an avid horseman and reader. Her love of horses, athletics, reading, and kids, fueled her life.
A memorial gathering will be held at the United Methodist Church in Pineville from 3-5pm on Saturday, April 3.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Rescue or Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, MO.
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