Judy L. (Linda) Henson daughter of the late Julie Medley Dotson and William Dotson was born at Bixby, Missouri, on May 3, 1951. She departed this life at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, Missouri, on November 29, 2008, having attained the age of 57 years six months and 26 days.
Linda was united in marriage to Alan Henson November 3, 2001 in Black, MO. Linda was a member of the Black River Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed cooking, fishing, collecting rocks and hearts, Linda's greatest joy was spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She was an animal lover, especially her dog Tinky.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Julie Dotson, one infant sister, and infant twin brothers.
Linda is survived by her husband Alan Henson of Black, MO., two daughters, Tina Cottle and her husband Billy of Mitchell, IL, and Leah Helenschmidt and her husband Andy of Bloomsdale, MO, four grandchildren, Wayne Steelman, Billie Cottle, Ryan Helenschmidt, Andrea Helenschmidt, and one great-grandchild, Sierra Steelman, seven brothers, Billy Jo Dotson and wife Grace of IL, Robert Dotson and wife Marcella, Rick Dotson and wife Bonnie, Jim Dotson and wife Marilyn, Clinton Dotson and wife Sherry, Stanley Dotson and wife Melissa, John Dotson and wife Linda all of Bixby, seven sisters, Shirley Wilkins, Doshia Stricklin both of Bixby, Norma Prater and husband Ed of Viburnum, Fern Jones of Bixby, Kay Sumpter of Black, Lynn Neinkamp of Boss and Anna June Coliton and husband Denny of Lousiana. Linda will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Tues. 5 to 8
McSpadden F.H. Lesterville
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.
Black River Baptist Church
Minister: Dirk Myers
Music: Denny Mathes
Burial: Dotson Cemetery, Bixby, Missouri
Pallbearers: Andy Helenschmidt, Norman Henson, Clinton Dotson,
Stanley Dotson, Wayne Steelman and Shannon Veit.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, MO
In lieu of flowers:
Black River Baptist Church