Mary Lucille Henson of Bloomfield, Missouri, daughter of the late James Wilson and Nora Ethel (Tennyson) Trotter was born on March 18, 1928 in rural Essex, Missouri and  passed from this life on December 28, 2022  in Dexter Bluff, Missouri at the age of 94 years. 

She lived in southeast Missouri her entire life.  Mary last attended St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia, Missouri.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and being the caretaker of the home. She also greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. 

Mary was  married to George David Henson on July 6, 1946 in Bloomfield, Missouri and remained married to him until his passing on September 27,1992. Mary was employed until her retirement in  1994 by Elders Manufacturing.  

Mary is survived by her son Gary David Henson of Bloomfield, Missouri; Several nephews and nieces, as well as a host of family and friends.

A graveside memorial service  will be held on Friday December 30, 2022  at 2:00 p.m. at the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri ,  Pastor Jim Hook of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating  and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.