Sharon Henderson's Obituary
Sharon Henderson, 67 of Centerville passed away, Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice - Legacy Lodge in Chariton, IA. Sharon was born on July 18, 1952 in Centerville to Charles & Jean (Nordquist) Henkle. She received her education from Centerville High School, graduating in 1970. On December 31, 1970, Sharon was united in marriage to Kenneth Henderson in Centerville at the Evangelical Covenant Church. To this union came three children: Charles, Stephen and Stacey. Sharon was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church in Centerville. She was well known of her legacy that related to swimming in Appanoose County. She started out as a lifeguard at the Centerville City Pool, later to manage the pool and then to go on to teach lifeguard classes. She was in charge of the Red Cross Swimming Lessons and later known as the Learn to Swim Program for several years. Her belief was that every child should be able to have swim lessons at an affordable price due to Rathbun Lake being in the area. Sharon was employed by Union Carbide, Empire Gas as office manager, Centerville-Appanoose Recreation Center as the Swimming Pool Director, Wells Manufacturing, and Homemaker/Housewife. She was also involved in the family farms with her husband that they owned at Plano, IA. She helped with the cattle operation, row crop, and hay ground up until her time of passing. In her spare time, Sharon enjoyed several crafts such as painting ceramics, painting pictures, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitching, quilting, making stained glass art, sewing, and mending the grandkids' clothing. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, children: Charles Henderson (Caessie)of Seymour, Stephen "Buck" Henderson (Kelly)of Sumner, Stacey Brown (Chris)of Seymour, grandchildren: Abigayle and Austin Henderson, Grant, Noah, and Owen Henderson, Maverick and Natalia Brown, sister: Sharlene Taylor, Kirksville, MO and brother: Steven(Jill) Henkle of Corydon, and numerous extended family members and countless friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Joseph and Matthew Henderson. Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville. Interment will immediately follow at Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home with the family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorials may be given to Circle of Life Hospice - Legacy Lodge and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sharon Henderson please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Crossroads Cemetery Hwy 2
108th Ave.
Plano, IA 52581 Visitation MAR 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected] Funeral Service MAR 12. 10:00 AM (CDT) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected]
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