Patricia G. Henson

Patricia G.  Henson, nee Schenk, 77, of Maeystown, Illinois, died February 9, 2016, in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 25, 1938, in Flora, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Larry Henson; children Vicki (Steve) Frank, DeAnn Pate, Terri Henson (Tina Cherpes), and Jill  Crouch; grandchildren Garrett (Lindsey) Frank, Katie (Andrew) Norris, & Jacob Frank, Andrea Fry (fiancé John Osborn), & Londyn Lockhart, Ayla, Paige, & Jayda Henson, & Ashlyn Crouch; great-grandchildren Ava, Will & Lucas Frank, & Tre' & Sophie Fry; & nephews Michael and Mitchell Ray.

    She is preceded in death by her parents Frank & Eileen (nee Snyder) Schenk; son Jay W. Henson; sister Peggy Ray & nephew Matthew Ray

    Pat was a beloved wife of 60 years. She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren. She loved telling stories, singing songs, and nursery rhymes. Pat enjoyed reading, cooking & baking for her family and friends, and playing tennis. She enjoyed participating in the USTA and the Illinois Senior Olympics, loved animals, and was a charitable person.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: 
de Greeff Hospice House

Visitation:
    4 PM to 8 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 at Quernheim Funeral Home
    10 AM until time of service Saturday St. John United Church of Christ

Funeral:
    11 AM Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, IL
        Pastor Patrick Poole officiating
    Interment at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown, IL