ARLINGTON—Anita “Lavelle” Henderson, 76, peacefully passed away August 31, 2013 at Arlington Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. MEMORIAL—St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Grand Prairie Wednesday September 4, 2013 at 11am.
Lavelle was born February 18, 1937 in Centrahoma, Oklahoma to the late Olin “Nan” Robins and Ezella “Nanny” Robins. She moved with her family to Borger, Texas in 1948 where her father was a cattle rancher and her mother a home maker. Lavelle was an accomplished woman holding a master’s degree in Education. She served the children of Grand Prairie Independent Schools as an educator and counselor for almost 30 years. Lavelle was an active member of her community, playing crucial roles in the Diamond Jubileers, Grand Prairie Women’s Club, Rejebian Book Club, and the Bible Study Fellowship. She was also an active member of St. Andrew’s Church serving on several committees and singing in her church choir. While she cared for children for most of her life, her love for people was boundless; well into her retirement she regularly visited the elderly to bring warmth to those in need. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, singing, playing bridge, and serving as the matriarch of her family. Lavelle was a very courageous woman, battling cancer two separate times. She touched many people throughout the course of her life and will be dearly missed. Lavelle will be laid to rest at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington.
SURVIVORS—Lavelle is survived by her husband of 57 years Charles “Bud” Henderson, 80; children Mark Henderson and Robin Luecke; grandchildren Kelsi Wolf, Aaron Henderson, Brittani Luecke and Blake Luecke. She also leaves behind many close friends.
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