Louan was born to Sam and Ruth Henderson on June 23, 1950, in Palestine, Texas. She resided in Carthage, Texas where she attended Carthage High School.
Louan met Noel Drewery on July 18, 1967. After an engagement in April 1968, the two were married on June 21, 1968. Throughout their 56 years of marriage, the two built a life and family that Louan loved and was incredibly proud of.
For many years, she spent most of her time helping Noel run the family tree business, Drewery's Tree Service, which largely consisted of keeping everyone in line. Later, she worked at Made-Rite Vending and then at Good Shepherd Medical Center, where she worked in Medical Records. There, she forged many friendships that have lasted years down the road.
After retirement, Louan spent a large amount of her time outside. She enjoyed working in her yard, especially mowing. On weekends, you could find her on the mower under the sunshade with her yard work hat or working with her plants in the greenhouse. Her flowerbeds were pristine, and her plants always thrived. One of her favorite projects was the new patio that she and Noel built together. The back patio was prettier than any other, and many family gatherings were spent on the deck.
She was faithful in her service to her church. Over the years, Louan was always ready to assist in church festivities like Vacation Bible School and helping in the nursery and church kitchen. She always took every chance to teach a class, serve a meal, or spread the love of Jesus.
Louan had a unique way of cherishing every moment—her camera! She was always ready to capture memories with a photo... or several. She was known to be the one taking your picture no matter if you were smiling, sleeping, or mid-bite during a meal. Her favorite gifts, both to give and receive, always captured a moment in time, preserving memories for years to come.
Louan's greatest joys in life were the moments she spent with her loved ones. Her family was her world, and she had a special love for her grandchildren. Louan was made to be a Meme, and she took great pride in her role. From baseball games to dance recitals, she was always there, beaming with pride. She loved to brag on them - for their school accolades, their career choices, and everything in between, Louan loved showing off her grandchildren's accomplishments to anyone she met, and her love for them was unwavering. She was truly the proudest Meme at any event.
Louan will join many friends and family in Heaven, including her parents, Sam and Ruth Henderson, and brother Lynn Henderson. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Noel Drewery, her son, Nolan Drewery and wife Shelia, her daughter, Dana Lawson and husband Kenny, her four grandchildren, Abby Drewery, Drew Lawson and wife Kaitlyn, Katie Lawson, and Jeb Drewery, three great-grandchildren, Rylee Lawson, Dallas Lawson, and Kendalynn Lawson, and her brother, Link Henderson of Colorado.
Services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 2 PM at Mulberry Springs Baptist Church, with Bro. Danny Warbington officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in the Christus Good Shepherd Hospital Respiratory Care Unit for the love and care shown during her stay. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center at 303 H.G. Mosley Pkwy., Longview, TX 75604. Louan would love nothing more than to help show animals the same love she showed to her cats.
Louan was a step above the rest. She never met a stranger, waved at each person she encountered, faithfully served her Lord, loved her family, and lived an exceptional life with her favorite people by her side. Her presence will be deeply missed, but there is hope in knowing she is completely healed and home in Glory.
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