Esther M Henderson

Esther M. Henderson, 98, of Rolla Missouri, formerly of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away April 8, 2011 at the Presbyterian Manor in Rolla, Missouri. She was born September 23, 1912 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to John Perry Graham and Amanda Faulkerson Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George A. Henderson, a sister Chloe Meisner and a brother, Carbey Graham.

She is survived by 2 daughters and a son in law, Mary Evans of Little Rock, AR, and Sue and Bill Stormes of Rolla, MO., 4 grandchildren and their families, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Having spent most of her adult life in Fort Smith, she enjoyed a large family and loving friends, was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and worked for Sears and Roebuck for 25 years in Fort Smith and Van Buren.

Mrs. Henderson’s services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Woodlawn Memorial Park. To place an online tribute, please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com