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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Brush Creek Community of Christ Church
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church
Interment: Garrison Temple Cemetery
Emma O. Greenwalt Henson, age 81, formerly of Orchardville, passed away Friday afternoon, February 16, 2018, at Aperion Care in Olney.
Emma was born October 11, 1936, in Jefferson County, the daughter of Walter Edward and Flossie (Rhyans) Ingram. She married Dennis L. Greenwalt on October 26, 1963, in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death. She later married Olen Henson on June 25, 1994, in Xenia, and he also preceded her in death.
Emma was a caring and supportive mother and wife and worked as a semi-truck driver along with her husband Dennis. She later took on the role of being a pastor’s wife when she married Olen. She was a past member of Poplar Creek Community of Christ Church and her favorite past times included flowers, gardening, reading, and puzzles.
Emma is survived by her children: Beverly (Herb) Medley of St. Louis, MO, Jimmy Greenwalt of St. Petersburg, FL, Diann (Bob) Grimes of Sumner, and Kevin (Dawn) Greenwalt of Orchardville; step children: Donn (Peggy) Henson and Linda Espiritu Santo; 6 grandchildren: Jennifer, Tracy, Matthew Ryan, Lance, Dustin, and Kaylee; 8 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; brother: Jim (Chris) Ingram of Rock Falls; brother-in-law: Nyhl Henson; sisters-in-law: Correna (John) Skelton and Shirley (Jerry) Fisk both of Xenia; along with a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 1 brother; and 6 sisters.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Brush Creek Community of Christ Church, Xenia. Interment will follow in Garrison Temple Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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I've been think about all the childhood memories of being back in I'll, and I can't help but remember her humor and kind heart!!! I send my love to you all... xoxo xoxo I love you aunt Emma
I will never forget u Aunt Emma! U we're a very sweet and special person! And I will always luv u!
I am so sorry for your loss. She now is at peace with those who passed before her. The hard part will be with the family, just hold dear the good times and good memories. lean on each other that helped me. Love you all specially Jim. You all are in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady. Prayers for all
To the Greenwalt-Henson Families: I was so sorry to see that your special Loved One has passed away. May God bless each one of you at this difficult time and give you the peace and comfort that you need. I grew up the Greenwalts and Hensons as I lived back in Illinois until I moved away in 1959. We know that she has been called home where there will be no more pain or suffering. Just think about all of her loved ones and friends that were there to greet her with out stretched arms. I know that all of you will miss her but remember the good times you had with her over the years as the memories are so special. Love and blessings, Marilyn(Shehorn) Tarbutton
love you and miss you bunches aunt emma.. You were always my favorite aunt and i will miss you more than anyone realizes.. you were like a second mom to me and was always there with an ear to listen when i need to talk or a shoulder to cry on
So sorry for the loss of your loved one, prayers for the family
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