Mrs. Willa Dean Henderson, age 90, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence. Willa was born on January 15, 1934, the daughter of Morton and Eris Marqueita (Tarrants) Groves. She was a longtime member of Buck Grove Baptist Church and currently was attending New Salem Baptist Church.
Willa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hiram Henderson; her daughter, Saundra; her son, Daniel; two brothers, Bill and Red; and two sisters, Louise and Mary Jo. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Renee Cornelius, and her husband, Kevin; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Roberts, Holly Kelley, Matthew, Meagan and Ian Henderson; Dixie Fisher and Justin and Amanda Carpenter; 14 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and five sisters, Ailene, Wanda, Helen, Robin and Sue.
In honoring Willa’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Hager Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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