Peggy Jean Henderson

Peggy, loving daughter of Willie Lilton and Clarice Bishop, was born on Monday, July 12, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. Peggy was the fourth born child of Willie and Clarice with one brother, A.J. Lilton, and two sisters, Willie Tyler and Alma Harris, whom all preceded her in death.

Peggy received her education within the Dallas County school district. Which afterwards, choosing a career in customer service, most of her life was dedicated to healthcare, and spent her latter years of life in retirement.

Peggy Jean Lilton married Mr. Lonnie Nathaniel Henderson with two children born to their parentage. They have one daughter, Debra Ann Henderson, and one son, Lonnie Nathaniel Jr. whom preceded her in death. Peggy also had a lifetime friend in Mr. William Lee who continued to care and check on her until her death

She is survived by her daughter Debra Ann Henderson, grandson Roderick L. Henderson Sr., granddaughter Tamecia S. Henderson, granddaughter-in-law Ameka Espadron and family; five great-grandchildren: Roderick L. Henderson Jr., Rashad Henderson, Chuntinece Henderson, Anquaneshia Henderson, and Skylar White; four great-great grandchildren: Zyana, twins Kristopher (whom preceded her in death) and Kentrevion, and Alayiah. She’s also survived by a numerous hosts of nieces, nephews and special friends: Kathy Henderson, Micheal Harris Sr and family, Larry Harris, Patricia Harris, Brenda Harris, Mary Tyler and family, Ricky Tyler, Kay Tyler and family, Michael Tyler and family, Earl Lilton and family, Bobby Harris and family, Derrick Tyler and family, Chandra Rhone, Ni’yayne V. Rhone and family, Nathaniel Hill, and Arianna Thompson. She was preceded in death by nephew Bernard Lilton and nieces Bernadette Young, Latosha Harris, and Stephanie Tyler.

A visitation for Peggy will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232. A committal service will occur Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Laurel Land Mem Park - Dallas, 6300 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, TX 75232. A reception will occur Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 6300 South R.L., Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the HENDERSON family.