Rubye M. Henson's Obituary
A graveside service for Rubye M. Henson, 86, of DeRidder, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Whitaker Cemetery with Rev. Roderick Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Whitaker Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Rubye passed from this life on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Merryville, LA. Rubye was born on Saturday, January 21, 1928, to James and Mae Grissom Howell at Denton, Texas. She moved to DeRidder in 1971. Rubye loved flowers and roses were her favorite. She loved her dogs and her special one was “Prissy”, crossword puzzles and giving of herself to various causes.
She is survived by 3 sons, Thomas “Tommy” Henson, Ronald “Ronnie” Henson and Carl James “Tex” Henson and wife Betty, all of DeRidder, LA; 1 daughter, Sharon Medley of Kennedale, TX; special friend & former daughter-in-law, Sharolette Jett Henson of Hornbeck, LA and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca Sue Henson; sister, Elaine Tillman and step-grandson, Steven Jett.
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