Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Norma Henson

Feb 20th, 1931 - Jul 21st, 2018

Norma Jane Henson, age 87, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, July 21, 2018, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.

She was born February 20, 1931, in Bible Grove, to Oscar and Laurel M. (Webster) Childers. Norma was united in marriage to Edwin T. Henson on August 15, 1950, in Flora at the First United Methodist Church, and they celebrated 62 wedding anniversaries together. Edwin preceded Norma in death on June 9, 2013.

Norma was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and had retired as a cook from the Xenia grade school after many years of service. Her church home for over 60 years was Xenia United Methodist Church, where she participated in the women’s group and sewing group, and where she and Edwin faithfully supported the work of the church in countless ways over the years. She enjoyed working outside at home, caring for her garden and flowers, and canning and storing the harvest. Norma will be remembered for her legacy of faith and family, and the love and caring consideration that she shared with others.

Norma is survived by a daughter: Brenda Dutcher (husband Arnold) of Springfield; a son: David Henson (wife Carolyn) of Carmi; a foster son: Les Higgason (wife Stacy) of Flora; 11 grandchildren: Heather, Shannon, Matthew, Matt, Mark, Candice, Chris, Shawn, Jeff, Brent, and Cameron; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Robert Childers (wife Beverly) of Flora, Rosemary Elmore of Newton, and Larry Childers (wife Alice) of Flora; a sister-in-law: Joyce Childers of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother: Charles Childers; daughter-in-law: Cheryl Henson; and brother-in-law: Merle Elmore.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Xenia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob McNeely officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in Powers Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia United Methodist Church, and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.