Grace Henson, 97, of Republic, Missouri went home to be with her Lord, with her loving daughters by her side, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1925 in Russell Springs, KY to O.C. and Maude (Abrell) Evans.

Grace grew up and spent most of her life in Russell County, KY. She married Alvin Henson on December 17, 1945 and this union was blessed with two daughters, Betty, and Barbara. Later in life they relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana and then finally to Republic, Missouri to be closer to family. They shared 53 amazing years together, until his passing in 1998.

Grace was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She grew and preserved fruits and vegetables for her family. Grace was a hard-working lady, who loved showing her family love by the preparation of wonderful meals, and by creating amazing quilts and crocheted items that she shared with them. Above all, Grace loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the time she was able to spend with them.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvin and 3 siblings: Waldo Evans, Esco Evans, and Lindo Evans.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Betty J. Neal & husband Wes Weaver of Brookline, Missouri and Barbara J. Ford of Springfield, Missouri

3 grandchildren: Tiffany Schafer & husband Bill of Evansville, Missouri, Melanie Baker of Republic, Missouri and James D. Rawson of Springfield, Missouri

2 great-grandchildren: Austin J. Sterling of Battlefield, Missouri and Jack H. Baker of Springfield, Missouri

Other extended family & countless friends

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, Missouri with Pastor Lee Miller officiating. Burial took place next to her husband at Evergreen Cemetery.

This obituary a courtesy of Bernard Funeral Home.