In Memory Of

Frances G. Henderson

Frances G. Henderson, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 6, 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Ritter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Columbus Public Library.

Frances G. Henderson was born June 8, 1918 in Chickasha, OK to William and Rena (Popejoy) Sanders.  She attended school in and graduated from Chickasha High School in 1935. Frances then attended college at Oklahoma College for Women and graduated in 1940. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in March of 1944 and was honorably discharged in August of 1947 after having attained a rank of staff sergeant.  In 1947, Frances married James W. Henderson in Chickasha .  They moved to Columbus and Frances went to work for Dale Electronics where she worked until her retirement in 1980.

Frances was a member of the First United Methodist Church . She was a Reach to Recovery volunteer for the American Cancer Society, a member of the Book Review Club, American Contract Bridge Club, and participated in the local Duplicate Bridge Club. Frances was an avid bowler, serving as City Association officer and secretary for many years. She was a charter member of the Van Berg Golf Association, serving as secretary for 2 years. Frances was the Nebraska champion in the Foster Farms cooking contest and went on to compete in the National contest in Atlanta, GA.

Frances is survived by:

Step-daughter: Dorothy J. Rolfsmeier of Scottsdale , AZ

Niece: Regie Oram

Niece: Mary Frances Urban of Sheiffield Lake , OH

Nephew: Randy Sanders of Lubbock , TX

Step Grandchildren: Charles Rolfsmeier of Spring, TX

                                       Christi Stephens of Allen , TX      

                                        Diana Bratton of Mustang, OK

                                        Sherri Winn of Fountain Hill , AZ

                                        Lisa Zerby of Canton , TX

Step Great-Grandchildren:  Evan, Logan, and Chantal Rolfsmeier

                                               Adrienne and Sarah Stephens

                                               Brandon, Travis, and Chelsie Miller

                                               Christal Crain

                                               Megan and Brenton Wejrowski

                                               Robert Zerby

 

Frances was preceded in death by:

Parents: William & Rena Sanders

Husband: James Henderson

Brothers: William, Dennis, and Robert Sanders

3 Sisters-in-law