Donis Kay McBee Henson passed away on October 18, 2016 at the age of 81 from complications related to dementia. She was born May 14, 1935 in Denison, TX to John Lemuel McBee and Dicie Ella Williams McBee. She grew up at 823 West Shepherd Street, attended Houston School and graduated Salutatorian from Denison High School in 1953 in spite of having to miss two years due to polio. She then went on to attend Austin College on a full academic scholarship and earned a degree in accounting. In 1957 she married Ronald Douglas Henson and they shared 50 wonderful years together before his death in 2007. She was a member of the Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, where she served as Elder, and was a member of the choir. Mrs. Henson is survived by her Daughter, Melanie Suzanne Henson Hartford and her Husband Randy Steven Hartford of Georgetown, TX. Two Grandsons, Ryan Matthew Hartford of Durango, CO., Alex Steven Hartford of Georgetown, TX., Melanie’s in-laws and two Granddogs, Bailey and Emma. Visitation will be at Bratcher Funeral Home on Friday, October 21st from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. A private burial will be held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband. Donations may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice.
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