Daisy Myrtle Hughes Henderson, 80, of Waynesboro passed from this earthly world after a brief illness to her heavenly home on Monday, March 26, 2012. There she will spend eternity with her Lord, Jesus Christ, her precious family and friends and the love of her life, our Dad, Windom Henderson, Sr.
She was born May 7, 1931 in Nelson County, daughter of the late Moses Buchanan Hughes and Lottie Phillips Hughes.
Mrs. Henderson was a member of First Christian Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone. She enjoyed gardening and working with crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Windom C. Henderson, Sr. in April 1999, and a son, Robert “Bobby” Henderson in April 2011.
Survivors include one son, Windom C. Henderson, Jr. of Lyndhurst, three daughters; Deborah Hatfield of Crimora, Susan H. Truslow of Waynesboro, Gail Hundley of Stuarts Draft, one brother, Jack Hughes of Waynesboro, one sister, Lois McGann of Nelson County; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mom also leaves behind two special pets, Tiger and Smokey, lifetime family friends Mable Reed and her family.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to her caregivers over the last year.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Beech Grove Christian Church Cemetery (Cub Creek Road) with Rev. John Hamric officiating.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12 noon on Wednesday at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery may assemble at the funeral home by 11:45 AM.
The family will receive guests at Mom’s residence after the service.
“Thank you Mom for giving up your dreams so we could pursue ours”
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro is serving the family where there will be no public viewing.
Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences on line at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
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