Karilyn F. Henson daughter of the Edna Marie Hedgecoth Copeland and the late Collin Copeland was born at Ironton, Missouri, on September 4, 1954. She departed this life at her residence in Bixby, Missouri, on March 5, 2013, at the age of 58.
Karilyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Wilkinson. On February 4, 1983 in Bixby, Missouri, Karilyn was united in marriage to Roger Henson. Karilyn was baptized in 1983 and she was a member of the Christian Church in Viburnum. Her hobbies included collecting things, playing cards, planting flowers, working in the garden and going to auctions. Karilyn's greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Karilyn was preceded in death by her father, her first husband, and four brothers, Michael, Timothy, Terry and Larry Copeland, 0ne sister, Donna Copeland.
Karilyn is survived by her mother, Edna Copeland of Bixby, her husband, Roger Henson of Bixby, two sons, Jamie Wilkinson and wife Brenda of Viburnum, Lucas Henson and companion, Stephanie Hedrick of Viburnum, two grandchildren, Jimmy and Abigail, two brothers, Thomas Copeland and Bruce Copeland both of Bixby, half-brother, Glenwood Turnbough of Cherryville, MO, three sisters, Angie Cain and husband Golden of Kansas City, Missouri, her twin, Marilyn Kennedy and husband Randy of Viburnum, Christine Degonia and husband Jeff of Potosi. Karilyn will be deeply missed by her family and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Thurs. March 7th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
Funeral services: Fri. March 8th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: George Civey
Burial: Carty Cemetery
Pallbearers: Tommy Copeland, Bruce Copeland, Hagen Barton, Jimmy Wilkinson and Lucas Henson.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Misssouri
In lieu of flowers: Breast Cancer Foundation