Nancy Ellen Henson

Nancy Ellen Henson, age 85, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born to Gerald and Ruth Shuck on June 7, 1939 in Tipton, Indiana. She graduated Prairie High School in 1957, and went on to marry Billy Munroe Henson in April of 1958 and they had 4 children. She was a member of the Ladies Eagles Auxiliary Club for over 30 years. She was a jokester to all, and was ornery, but she loved and was entirely devoted to her family. She enjoyed bowling, motorcycle riding, playing pool and euchre, crocheting, and anything relating to her Native American heritage. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband and children, as a military wife, and camping across Europe.

She is survived by her children, Christie L. Cox, William (Deana) Henson, Sandy K. Henson, and Lori Henson; siblings, David (Mary Ann) Shuck, Gerald (Pam) Shuck, Ronnie Shuck, and Deana Sue (Alan) Foutch; as well as 14 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Billy M. Henson; her parents, Gerald and Ruth; her son, Timothy D. Henson; sister-in-law, Judy Shuck; 3 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a time of visitation on Thursday, October 17, from 4pm-7pm at Ellers Mortuary, 725 S. Main St., Kokomo. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 18, at 11am, also at the Main Street location. Nancy will be laid to rest at Normanda Cemetery, in

Tipton County, immediately following the service.