Evelyn Naomi Henderson of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Robert Lincoln and Tina Haseltine (Bell) Orr on February 24, 1923, in Savanna, Oklahoma and passed from this life on June 17, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 100 years and 114 days.
Evelyn grew up in Pittsburg County, near Chun Creek in Savanna, Oklahoma, and moved to Tussy-Pernell area in the 1930's. She attended school at Pernell, along with her brother, R. L., Warren, Bobby Lee, and sister Gertrude. On July 15, 1939, Evelyn married Morris Henderson in Davis, Oklahoma. Evelyn was a homemaker, owner of Henderson's Antiques, and secretary for Henderson Construction. She was a long-time member of the Church of Christ. In her spare time, Evelyn enjoyed antique collecting. Her favorite time spent, however, was caring for and raising grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The highlights of her life were raising three children, love for her family, God, life, and being a lifelong Christian. Evelyn taught resiliency and adaptation to challenging life experiences to her family by her example. Her ability to "bounce back in the face of enormous adversity" will always be remembered by those that knew and loved her.
Mrs. Henderson is survived by:
Son: Stephen Ray Henderson
Daughter: Marcia Leigh Bennett
8 grandchildren: Shawn Henderson; Shelia Henderson Kimbro; Jayson Corro; Kimberly Richards; Tiffany Henderson Knight; Whitney Henderson Morgan; Rae Ann Henderson Greathouse
11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild
Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by:
Husband: Morris Henderson
Son: Reggy Henderson
Parents: Robert and Tina Orr
Brothers: Robert Lincoln, Warren, and Bobby Lee Orr
Sister: Gertrude Deloris Orr Hunnicut
Grandson: Elliott Henderson
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Church of Christ in Elmore City with Joe Terrell officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .