She is survived by her four children, daughter: Sheri (Larry) Ramirez and sons: Jim (Melissa) Watkins, Brian Watkins, and DJ Werner. She is also survived by, Stanley Kowis, a partner of 20+ years, as well as 10 grand children and 9 great grandchildren, her sister Deanna Nimmo.
She is preceded in death by parents Roy Henness and Ruth (Brooks) Henness, as well as brother Jimmy and Gary (Tip)