Betty "Fran" Henderson 1935-2020
Betty "Fran" Frances Henderson, 85, died Oct. 4, 2020, at Willow Ridge - Betty House in Bluffton. Fran was born June 28, 1935, in Morristown, Tennessee, to the late Jack and Verdia (Wallace) Bryant. On Oct. 10, 1955, she married Homer Henderson who preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 2010.
Fran was a homemaker. She attended Gateway Church in Findlay. Fran enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Steve (Carol) Henderson of Bluffton; two daughters, Cathi Ungar of Bluffton, Terri Wayne of Iowa Falls, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Rachel (Gabriel) Thompson, Melody (Ricky) Latino, Marcy (Jason) Maple, Amy (Dustin) Montgomery, Steven Henderson, Ali (Joseph) Rosebrock, Jessica (Josh Turnwald) Oakley, Cody Hopkins, Chance Wayne and 15 great-grandchildren.
Fran was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Bryant, Elmer Bryant, Clyde Bryant; seven sisters, Bertha Gulley, Betty Jaranagin, Minnie Ray, Louise Gibson, Jocie Hick, Elizabeth Rau and Verdia Bryant.
Private graveside services will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton is honored to providing services to Fran's family.
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